City

Vaughn, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Guadalupe County  ·  New Mexico

👥583Population
💰$26,613Median HH Income▼ 65% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$45,800Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓12.1%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.2%Hispanic: 87.8%Race
White12.2%
Hispanic87.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
19%
25–44
25%
45–64
16%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty48.4% ▲ 384% above avg
College Grads12.1% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate125 (50.4%)
Some College49 (19.8%)
Associates44 (17.7%)
Bachelors8 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree22 (8.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.4%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 8.9%Edu
HS Grad50.4%
Some College19.8%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate8.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
58%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$26,613 ▼ 65% below avg
Median Home Value$45,800 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$438/mo
Total Housing Units277
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Vaughn, NM

Vaughn is a city in New Mexico, located in Guadalupe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 583 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Vaughn is a lower-income community. The median household income of $26,613 is well below the national average. Approximately 48.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Vaughn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $438 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vaughn is less-educated. 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (87.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vaughn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88353 583 $26,613 $45,800 $438 0.0% 12.1% 61.7%