City

Tularosa, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Otero County  ·  New Mexico

👥4,211Population
💰$47,083Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂33.8Median Age
🏠$122,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊14.7%Unemployment▲ 199% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.4%Hispanic: 50.5%Black: 0.9%Other: 5.3%Race
White38.4%
Hispanic50.5%
Black0.9%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment14.7% ▲ 199% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,043 (38.6%)
Some College443 (16.4%)
Associates451 (16.7%)
Bachelors199 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree529 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College16.4%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,083 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$122,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units2,032
Vacant Units698

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Tularosa, NM

Tularosa is a city in New Mexico, located in Otero County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,211 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

Economically, Tularosa is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,083 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tularosa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tularosa is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tularosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88352 4,211 $47,083 $122,000 $908 14.7% 27.0% 85.5%