City

Velarde, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,003Population
💰$154,618Median HH Income▲ 103% above avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$328,200Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓58.0%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
2%
25–44
36%
45–64
43%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads58.0% ▲ 50% above avg
HS Graduate220 (26%)
Associates135 (16%)
Bachelors62 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree429 (50.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 26%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 50.7%Edu
HS Grad26.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate50.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
6%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
57%

Financials

Median HH Income$154,618 ▲ 103% above avg
Median Home Value$328,200 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units598
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
11%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
57%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
50%
About Velarde, NM

Velarde is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,003 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Velarde is a affluent community. The median household income of $154,618 is more than double the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Velarde is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $328,200, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Velarde is well-educated. 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (100%).

Velarde, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Velarde
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87582 1,003 $154,618 $328,200 0.0% 58.0% 61.3%