Living in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zuni Pueblo · Census data 2020–2024

Zuni Pueblo has 5,864 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $45,724 (29% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $81,700, the median rent is $588/month.

Zuni Pueblo at a glance

Population
5,864
Median age
36.9State: 39.4
Median household income
$45,724State: $64,059
Median home value
$81,700State: $248,100
Median rent
$588/moState: $1,067
Homeowners
93%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7%
Average commute
26 min

Is Zuni Pueblo a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 29.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Zuni Pueblo

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zuni Pueblo the median home value is $81,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, which is 12.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $991 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Zuni Pueblo$81,700
New Mexico$248,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Zuni Pueblo$588
New Mexico$1,067
United States$1,413

Zuni Pueblo median household income

The median household income in Zuni Pueblo is $45,724 and the income per person is $18,809. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).

Median household income

Zuni Pueblo$45,724
New Mexico$64,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Zuni Pueblo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,796
Owner-occupied
93%
Renter-occupied
7%
Vacant
12.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
3.72

Zuni Pueblo demographics

Population
5,864
Median age
36.9
Under 18
22.3%
65 and older
15%
Households
1,570
Foreign-born
0.2%
Veterans
1.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black0%
Asian0.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zuni Pueblo ›

Education in Zuni Pueblo

7% of adults 25 and older in Zuni Pueblo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Zuni Pueblo7%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Zuni Pueblo

Unemployment rate
7.3%State: 6%
Average commute
26 minState: 24 min
Work from home
19.2%
Drive alone
71%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.1%
Homes with broadband
61.1%

Zuni Pueblo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Zuni Pueblo5,864$45,724$81,700$588
Black Rock1,125$46,000$101,100$726
Ramah407$112,564$165,400—
Houck707$33,750$44,800—
Pinehill664$45,417—$529
Sanders684$31,576—$618
Crestview580$126,678$228,300—

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Living in Zuni Pueblo: FAQ

What is the median household income in Zuni Pueblo, NM?

The median household income in Zuni Pueblo is $45,724, 29% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Zuni Pueblo?

The median home value in Zuni Pueblo is $81,700, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.

How much is rent in Zuni Pueblo?

The median gross rent in Zuni Pueblo is $588 per month, about 12.7% of household income.

Is Zuni Pueblo, NM a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 29.9%.

What is the median age in Zuni Pueblo?

The median age in Zuni Pueblo is 36.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Zuni Pueblo?

The average commute to work in Zuni Pueblo is 26 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Zuni Pueblo?

The unemployment rate in Zuni Pueblo is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Zuni Pueblo?

7% of adults in Zuni Pueblo have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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