La Union CDP, NM

ZIP 88021 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in La Union CDP, NM (88021)

Median Income

$49,345

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+508

Wealth inflow

Population

16,102

Unemployment

8.0%

4.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 508 for ZIP 88021 (La Union 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

8.0%+116% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

32.0%+173% vs US avg

139

Establishments

1,934

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.7%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing10.0%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade9.8%
Transportation, utilities5.3%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.6%
Professional, scientific, management5.6%
Education, health care, social29.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.1%
Other services3.6%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 88021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 14.4%, median income rose 25.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.6%.

Median Income

$49,345

-34% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate