Bachelor's Degree or Higher (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — New Mexico

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The highest concentrations of bachelor's degree holders cluster in the Albuquerque metro area—particularly in zip codes corresponding to the Northeast Heights and nearby Los Alamos, where rates exceed 50%—along with pockets near Santa Fe, reflecting the state's primary knowledge-economy corridors. In stark contrast, rural and tribal areas across the western and southern portions of the state, including much of the Navajo Nation and communities along the southern border, consistently fall below 10-15%. The eastern plains region displays moderate but uneven attainment, with small pockets of higher education levels likely tied to regional hubs like Roswell and Clovis amid broadly lower surrounding rates.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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