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Lake Valley CDP, NM
ZIP 87499 — 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 Lake Valley CDP, NM (87499)
Median Income
$34,946
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+26
Wealth inflow
Population
829
Unemployment
5.7%
2.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 26 for ZIP 87499 (Lake Valley CDP, 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.
Historical Trends in 87499 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 26.2%, median income fell 27.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased Infinity%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,946 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| Establishments | 53 |
| Employees | 907 |