City

Valdez, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥263Population
🎂69.1Median Age
🎓70.0%College Grads▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 12.9% Female 87.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Other: 22.8%Race
White77.2%
Other22.8%

Age Breakdown

45–64
24%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.15
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads70.0% ▲ 81% above avg
Some College79 (30%)
Bachelors60 (22.8%)
Graduate Degree124 (47.1%)

Education

Some College: 30%Bachelors: 22.8%Graduate: 47.1%Edu
Some College30.0%
Bachelors22.8%
Graduate47.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
62%
$200k–$300k
26%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Total Housing Units300
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$100k–$150k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
30–45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
50%
About Valdez, NM

Valdez is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 263 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.1 years.

The population of Valdez is highly educated. 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Valdez
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.