City

Moriarty, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Torrance County  ·  New Mexico

👥6,847Population
💰$40,688Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$147,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊13.9%Unemployment▲ 185% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.2%Hispanic: 45%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White44.2%
Hispanic45.0%
Black0.7%
Asian1.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment13.9% ▲ 185% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,514 (39.9%)
Some College744 (19.6%)
Associates880 (23.2%)
Bachelors284 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree359 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College19.6%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,688 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$147,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units2,884
Vacant Units530

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Moriarty is a city in New Mexico, located in Torrance County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,847 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Moriarty is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,688 is below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Moriarty is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moriarty is less-educated. 16.9% 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 45.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Moriarty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87035 6,847 $40,688 $147,600 $797 13.9% 16.9% 78.6%