City

Williamsburg, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Sierra County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,114Population
💰$39,792Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂59.7Median Age
🏠$105,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓12.1%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊17.8%Unemployment▲ 264% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.2% Female 56.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.2%Hispanic: 41.5%Other: 0.4%Race
White58.2%
Hispanic41.5%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
7%
25–44
9%
45–64
42%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads12.1% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment17.8% ▲ 264% above avg
HS Graduate416 (45.4%)
Some College95 (10.4%)
Associates294 (32.1%)
Bachelors89 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree22 (2.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 32.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 2.4%Edu
HS Grad45.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates32.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate2.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,792 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$105,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units722
Vacant Units232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
7%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Williamsburg, NM

Williamsburg is a city in New Mexico, located in Sierra County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,114 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.7 years.

Economically, Williamsburg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,792 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Williamsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamsburg is less-educated. 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (58.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williamsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87942 1,114 $39,792 $105,900 $756 17.8% 12.1% 79.0%