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Aztec, NM
City in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
6,150
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
0
Aztec and its ZIP codes
Aztec at a glance
- Aztec is about 21 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 35th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $41,977, 34% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,000 (29% below New Mexico) and median rent is $629 a month.
Local data for Aztec, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aztec, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,977
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$175,000
Median rent
$629/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (673), Irish Americans (615), Mexican Americans (376).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Aztec.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.19B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
How people get to work
Aztec, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aztec, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 17°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aztec, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Aztec
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 9.2 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.3 |
| BloomfieldCity | 5.5 mi | 18.5 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 20.7 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 9.8 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 10.3 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 6.1 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| TurleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| Cedar HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| FarmingtonCity | 12 mi | 34.5 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 22.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aztec, NM in?
- Aztec is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Aztec, NM?
- About 6,150 people live in Aztec, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aztec?
- Nearby places include South River (4.4 mi), Center Point (4.8 mi), North Light Plant (5 mi), Spencerville (5.4 mi), Bloomfield (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023