City

Truth Or Consequences, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Sierra County  ·  New Mexico

👥6,459Population
💰$27,868Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$114,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.4%Hispanic: 34.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.2%Race
White59.4%
Hispanic34.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty32.5% ▲ 225% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma67 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,315 (31.4%)
Some College667 (15.9%)
Associates693 (16.6%)
Bachelors592 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree852 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.3%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,868 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$114,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$674/mo
Total Housing Units3,981
Vacant Units1,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
82%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Truth Or Consequences, NM

Truth Or Consequences is a city in New Mexico, located in Sierra County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,459 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Truth Or Consequences is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,868 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Truth Or Consequences is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $674 per month.

The population of Truth Or Consequences is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.41%).

Truth Or Consequences, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Truth Or Consequences
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87901 6,459 $27,868 $114,800 $674 0.9% 34.5% 56.8%