Zacatecas
Socioeconomic overview of Zacatecas, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
Zacatecas presents an industrial and resource-driven real estate landscape underpinned by robust extractive and automotive export corridors. The state's macro-economic backbone is defined by monumental trade volumes in mineral resources—led by Lead Minerals and Concentrates at US$5.52B and Copper Ores at US$2.78B—complemented by a mature manufacturing layer generating US$2.76B in Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories exports. This strong industrial output fosters tailored real estate demand across heavy manufacturing facilities, extraction logistics, and Tier-1 automotive supply chain infrastructure.
Demographically, the state reflects steady structural absorption with a total population of 1,622,138, expanding at an 8.82% ten-year growth rate. The labor market operates under tight conditions with a low unemployment rate of 2.96% and an average monthly salary of 6.49k MXN. Institutional commercial and logistics space is strategically concentrated across three primary municipalities: Guadalupe, Fresnillo, and Calera, which collectively anchor the state's urban development, industrial parks, and trade circulation.
DataMéxico Economic & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Zacatecas vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Zacatecas)
What is the population of Zacatecas?
According to institutional projections, the population of Zacatecas is estimated at 1,712,936 in 2025, compared to 1,622,138 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 22.5 people per square kilometer over an area of 76,160 km².
What is the average household income in Zacatecas?
The average monthly household income in Zacatecas is MX$20,097, with a median of MX$15,513 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Zacatecas?
Zacatecas registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 86,735 units, with an estimated household deficit of 90,428 homes. A total of 271 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.