City

Vado, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Doña Ana County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,689Population
💰$33,781Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂24.6Median Age
🏠$99,200Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.5%Hispanic: 90.5%Race
White9.5%
Hispanic90.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
38%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.53
Below Poverty41.0% ▲ 310% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (2.4%)
HS Graduate254 (30.1%)
Some College196 (23.2%)
Associates137 (16.2%)
Bachelors101 (12%)
Graduate Degree136 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College23.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,781 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$99,200 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units803
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
52%
About Vado, NM

Vado is a city in New Mexico, located in Doña Ana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,689 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.6 years.

Economically, Vado is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,781 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vado is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vado is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (90.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88072 2,689 $33,781 $99,200 $708 6.8% 28.1% 74.1%