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Carrizozo, NM
Town in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Population
854
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
0
Carrizozo and its ZIP codes
Carrizozo at a glance
- Carrizozo is about 5.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,344, 57% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,700 (66% below New Mexico) and median rent is $611 a month.
Local data for Carrizozo, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carrizozo, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,344
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$84,700
Median rent
$611/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (497), German Americans (94), Scottish Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Carrizozo.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,881
6,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,253
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $17,700 per person
How people get to work
Carrizozo, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carrizozo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
709
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
267
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carrizozo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Carrizozo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NogalCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| CapitanVillage | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| RuidosoVillage | 21 mi | 16.1 |
| Ruidoso DownsCity | 26 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carrizozo, NM in?
- Carrizozo is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Carrizozo, NM?
- About 854 people live in Carrizozo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carrizozo?
- Nearby places include Nogal (10 mi), Capitan (15 mi), Ruidoso (21 mi), Ruidoso Downs (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023