City

Waterflow, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,588Population
💰$49,716Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$125,500Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.1%Hispanic: 12.9%Asian: 2.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White24.1%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian2.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.32
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.4%)
HS Graduate262 (29%)
Some College113 (12.5%)
Associates257 (28.5%)
Bachelors170 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree88 (9.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 28.5%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 9.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College12.5%
Associates28.5%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate9.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,716 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$125,500 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,647/mo
Total Housing Units644
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Waterflow, NM

Waterflow is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,588 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Waterflow is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,716 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waterflow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,647 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterflow is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 24.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Waterflow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87421 1,588 $49,716 $125,500 $1,647 9.1% 28.6% 75.2%