Dell City city, NM

ZIP 79837 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Dell City city, NM (79837)

Median Income

N/A

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

Wealth inflow

Population

203

Unemployment

2.9%

0.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 6 for ZIP 79837 (Dell City city, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.9%-21% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

14.6%+25% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining40.9%
Construction2.3%
Transportation, utilities7.6%
Education, health care, social49.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 79837 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 18.5%, median income fell 100.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 27.0%.

Median Income

N/A

Unemployment Rate