| City: | Conchas Dam, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Tucumcari |
| County: | San Miguel County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:52 AM |
| Population: | 206 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.4719, -104.0325 |
| Land Area: | 81.44 sq mi |
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Conchas Dam sits on the shores of Conchas Lake in northeastern New Mexico, a sparse retirement and vacation community spread across 351 square miles of San Miguel County. With just 206 year-round residents and a median age of 64.4 years, this isn't a conventional town. It's a lakeside enclave where retirees and seasonal visitors dominate the landscape.
The housing numbers tell the story. There are 500 total housing units, but only 126 are occupied year-round. That means 67.6% of homes (338 units) are vacant most of the year, used seasonally by vacationers, anglers, and second homeowners. The 106 owner-occupied homes far outnumber the 20 rentals, suggesting property owners who use their lake homes periodically rather than renting them out.
The Community Post Office (facility code C) maintains 140 PO Boxes for 126 occupied households. This 1.11 adoption rate means the post office serves not just local residents but also seasonal property owners, nearby rural areas, and the businesses that cater to lake visitors. Street delivery exists via one rural route covering the sprawling territory, but most residents prefer the convenience of picking up mail at the post office.
Street names reflect the dual character of the area. Boat Dock Drive, Harbor Avenue, and N Marina Road signal the waterfront lifestyle, while Spanish names like Camino de Leon, Mesa Rica Drive, and La Punta Street honor New Mexico's heritage. The largest street by delivery points is NM Highway 104 (7 records), the main road connecting the scattered lakeside communities.
Census data shows 165 of 206 residents (80%) identify as White, with 49 Hispanic or Latino. The population skews older and smaller, with only 6 residents under 18 and a tiny household size of 1.6 people per home. This combination of high median age, small households, and extreme seasonal vacancy defines Conchas Dam as a quiet retirement haven and vacation destination rather than a working community.
The alias "Tucumcari" appears in the postal database, reflecting that mail can be addressed using the larger nearby city 30 miles northwest. Per capita income of $32,102 and 354 homes built before 1939 (nearly all pre-war construction) suggest a community with deep roots but limited recent development. With 4 business establishments employing just 12 people, economic activity centers on basic services for residents and lake visitors rather than a diversified economy.
This is a lakeside retreat community where PO Boxes connect a small core of retirees with seasonal homeowners who return for fishing, boating, and solitude.
Street names split between lakeside recreation (Boat Dock, Harbor, Marina) and Spanish heritage (Camino de Leon, Mesa Rica, La Punta), reflecting New Mexico's dual identity as a Southwestern lake destination.
ZIP Code 88416 has 206 residents and 126 households (average 1.63 persons per household). The median age is 64.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.7% male and 38.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.1%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 206Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 282Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 126Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 171 | 199 | 68 | 65 | 82 | 62 | 0 | 35 | 33 | 137 | 149 | 147 | 182 | 282 |
| Decennial Census | 189 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 206 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 64.4
Male Median Age: 62.1
Female Median Age: 65.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 165 | 71.12% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 53 | 22.84% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.86% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 5.17% |
| Total: | 232 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 127 | 61.65% | 62.1 years |
| Females: | 79 | 38.35% | 65.3 years |
| Total: | 206 | 100% | 64.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 282 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 282 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 282 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $42,743 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 7.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (72.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,743 | $93,056 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $43,229 | $94,167 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $69,635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 22 | 7.80% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 260 | 92.20% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 27.27% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 72.73% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $204,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (7.88% with a mortgage, 92.12% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 48.21%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,900 | $208,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 7.88% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 187 | 92.12% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 203 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 203 | 51.79% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 189 | 48.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 392 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 74 | 18.88% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 318 | 81.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 392 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 74.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 17.30 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 2.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 152 | 53.90% |
| Some college, no degree: | 124 | 43.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 276 | 97.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 165 | 37.41% |
| Public Insurance: | 211 | 47.85% |
| No Insurance: | 65 | 14.74% |
| Total: | 441 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 376 | 85.26% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.3% | 30.0% | 54.5% | 52.6% | 42.9% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 88416 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $423,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 212Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $84,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $423,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88416 is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, within the Las Vegas, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29780) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 29,393 people, about 0.70% of whom live in ZIP Code 88416. It covers 81.44 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.293 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Las Vegas, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 29,393Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 81.44 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 8.293 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 44958.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3517260Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Conchas Dam CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 88416 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.