Zia Pueblo, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 770, Zia Pueblo's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Zia Pueblo is a small community located in New Mexico, within Sandoval County. The total population is 770. It ranks as the 188th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Zia Pueblo is 31.4 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Zia Pueblo has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Zia Pueblo is $56,518. This is 12% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 11.6%. This is 94% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $163,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Zia Pueblo is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Zia Pueblo is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 0.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.6%) is well below the state average of 48.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Zia Pueblo, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.