City

Vanderwagen, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  McKinley County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,224Population
💰$31,844Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$50,500Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 13.9%Race
White5.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other13.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.49
Below Poverty42.7% ▲ 327% above avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (3.2%)
HS Graduate727 (57.9%)
Some College93 (7.4%)
Associates187 (14.9%)
Bachelors73 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree135 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 57.9%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad57.9%
Some College7.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.7%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,844 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$50,500 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units925
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
61%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Vanderwagen, NM

Vanderwagen is a city in New Mexico, located in McKinley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,224 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Vanderwagen is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,844 is well below the national average. Approximately 42.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Vanderwagen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vanderwagen is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 5.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Vanderwagen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87326 2,224 $31,844 $50,500 8.9% 16.6% 94.4%