City

Yatahey, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  McKinley County  ·  New Mexico

👥4,547Population
💰$35,000Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$37,200Median Home Value▼ 87% below avg
🎓13.1%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White0.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.77
Below Poverty39.7% ▲ 297% above avg
College Grads13.1% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma134 (5.3%)
HS Graduate1,218 (48%)
Some College256 (10.1%)
Associates595 (23.5%)
Bachelors178 (7%)
Graduate Degree155 (6.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 48%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad48.0%
Some College10.1%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96%Renter: 4%Tenure
Owner96.0%
Renter4.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$37,200 ▼ 87% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units1,497
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Yatahey, NM

Yatahey is a city in New Mexico, located in McKinley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,547 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Yatahey is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,000 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Yatahey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $37,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $475 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yatahey is less-educated. 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 2.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Yatahey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87375 4,547 $35,000 $37,200 $475 9.0% 13.1% 96.0%