Ruidoso, NM Micro Area

The Ruidoso, NM micropolitan area is home to 20,227 residents and 17,768 housing units, centered in New Mexico. Its median household income is $51,643, and the median family income is $69,758. The median age is 52.7, 13.5 years older than the New Mexico median of 39.2. Residents are 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

Population by Race and Ethnicity

White residents make up the largest share of the micropolitan area at 73.2%, followed by multiracial residents at 17.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents, who can be of any race, make up 32.6% of the population.

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race, so shares add to more than 100%.

Zip Codes in the Ruidoso, NM Micro Area

The Ruidoso, NM micropolitan area includes 5 zip codes in Lincoln County, home to a combined 17,600 residents. The most populous is Ruidoso (88345) with 7,747 residents. Median household incomes range from $33,250 in Ruidoso Downs (88346) to $95,479 in Alto (88312). Home values are highest in Alto (88312) at $304,100 and lowest in Carrizozo (88301) at $89,200. Ruidoso Downs (88346) has the youngest population, with a median age of 40.7, while Alto (88312) is the oldest at 62.4.

Median Household Income by Zip Code

Each bar is one zip code, ranked from highest to lowest median household income. The area-wide median is $51,643, and 2 of 5 zip codes are above it.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Zip codes are grouped by the micropolitan area their population mainly falls in.