Ojo Sarco CDP, NM

ZIP 87521 — 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 Ojo Sarco CDP, NM (87521)

Median Income

$38,983

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+27

Wealth inflow

Population

846

Unemployment

11.3%

7.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 27 for ZIP 87521 (Ojo Sarco 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

11.3%+206% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.1%-33% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.3%-21% vs US avg

N/A

Establishments

N/A

Employees

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.2%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
Retail trade3.7%
Transportation, utilities7.8%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate0.5%
Professional, scientific, management16.0%
Education, health care, social32.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.7%
Other services6.8%
Public administration11.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 87521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.0%, median income rose 7.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.1%.

Median Income

$38,983

-48% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate