The Town FilesZuni Pueblo, New Mexico
Community in McKinley County · population 6,176 (2020 Census)
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- Median home
- $81,700
- Household income
- $45,724
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 36.9
Zuni Pueblo is a community of 6,176 people in McKinley County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $81,700, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of New Mexico towns, better transit than 87% of New Mexico towns, more walkable than 82% of New Mexico towns.
- #3 in 16 Small Towns in New Mexico With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #4 in The 16 Most Affordable Small Towns in New Mexico
- #12 in The 18 Best Small Towns for Families in New Mexico
- #14 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in New Mexico
- #18 in The 22 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New Mexico
How Zuni Pueblo ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Zuni Pueblo is worth $81,700, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $45,724, which is more affordable than 90% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $588 a month. 93.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Zuni Pueblo | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,700 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $588 | $916 |
| Median household income | $45,724 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 93.0% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Zuni Pueblo
| People | Zuni Pueblo | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.0% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 1.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 61.1% | 82.9% |
Weather in Zuni Pueblo
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 11.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.0 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 194 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Zuni Pueblo since 1950.
Severe weather in McKinley County since 1996
McKinley County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2010 | Flood | DR-1936: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in McKinley County
McKinley County had 19,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,226 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Zuni Pueblo itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Zuni Pueblo
1 public school with 249 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZUNI MIDDLE | 6-8 | 249 | 10.8 |
Zuni Pueblo questions
Is Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Zuni Pueblo scores better for retirees than 6% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 51%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Zuni Pueblo?
The median owner-occupied home in Zuni Pueblo is valued at $81,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,724, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $588 a month.
What is the weather like in Zuni Pueblo?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.2 inches of precipitation a year and 10.0 inches of snow.
Does Zuni Pueblo get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Zuni Pueblo in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)