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Arenas Valley, NM
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88022.
Population
1,247
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
307
ZIP codes
1
Arenas Valley and its ZIP codes
Arenas Valley at a glance
- Arenas Valley is about 18 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,300, 31% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,900 (23% below New Mexico).
Local data for Arenas Valley, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arenas Valley, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,300
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$189,900
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
58.2
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (550), German Americans (79), Irish Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Arenas Valley.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
How people get to work
Arenas Valley, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.5%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arenas Valley, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arenas Valley, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Arenas Valley
1 in or overlapping Arenas Valley. Population shown
Cities near Arenas Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa ClaraVillage | 2.3 mi | 2 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| BayardCity | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Silver CityTown | 4.6 mi | 10.1 |
| CobreCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| North HurleyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| HurleyTown | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MimbresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Casas AdobesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| White SignalCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake RobertsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arenas Valley, NM in?
- Arenas Valley is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Arenas Valley, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arenas Valley include 88022.
- What is the population of Arenas Valley, NM?
- About 1,247 people live in Arenas Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arenas Valley?
- Nearby places include Santa Clara (2.3 mi), Rosedale (2.8 mi), Bayard (3.9 mi), Silver City (4.6 mi), Cobre (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023