City

Tucumcari, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Quay County  ·  New Mexico

👥6,689Population
💰$46,773Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$65,800Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.5%Hispanic: 52.9%Black: 1.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White40.5%
Hispanic52.9%
Black1.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty23.7% ▲ 137% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,449 (33.8%)
Some College838 (19.6%)
Associates637 (14.9%)
Bachelors353 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,000 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College19.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,773 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$65,800 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units3,759
Vacant Units629

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
58%
About Tucumcari, NM

Tucumcari is a city in New Mexico, located in Quay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,689 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Tucumcari is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,773 is below the national average. Approximately 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tucumcari is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tucumcari is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tucumcari
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88401 6,689 $46,773 $65,800 $753 4.5% 31.6% 70.4%