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Silver City town, NM
ZIP 88061 — 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 Silver City town, NM (88061)
Median Income
$47,099
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+554
Wealth inflow
Population
17,546
Unemployment
9.1%
5.4pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 554 for ZIP 88061 (Silver City town, 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 88061 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 1.9%, median income rose 6.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 4.4%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,099 |
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| Establishments | 409 |
| Employees | 4,135 |