City

Santa Rosa, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Guadalupe County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,413Population
💰$41,645Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$113,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.2% Female 40.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.8%Hispanic: 73.2%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White15.8%
Hispanic73.2%
Black2.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
31%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma114 (4.8%)
HS Graduate898 (37.5%)
Some College377 (15.7%)
Associates354 (14.8%)
Bachelors192 (8%)
Graduate Degree461 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College15.7%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,645 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$113,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$525/mo
Total Housing Units1,575
Vacant Units467

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Santa Rosa, NM

Santa Rosa is a city in New Mexico, located in Guadalupe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,413 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Santa Rosa is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,645 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Rosa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $525 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Rosa is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (73.16%).

Santa Rosa, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Santa Rosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88435 3,413 $41,645 $113,600 $525 6.1% 27.3% 80.2%