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Bent, NM
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88314.
Population
10
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
1
Bent and its ZIP codes
Bent at a glance
- Bent is 91% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Bent.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bent, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
10.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bent, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
23.1%
U.S. 12.1% +11.0 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Bent
1 in or overlapping Bent. Population shown
Cities near Bent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MescaleroCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 17.9 |
| TularosaVillage | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| La LuzCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.7 |
| CloudcroftVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| High RollsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.4 |
| Twin ForksCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| AlamogordoCity | 19 mi | 21.6 |
| Ruidoso DownsCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| Boles AcresCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 12.2 |
| Holloman AFBCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 12.6 |
| MayhillCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 9.5 |
| RuidosoVillage | 28 mi | 16.1 |
| NogalCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.6 |
| SacramentoCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bent, NM in?
- Bent is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Bent, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bent include 88314.
- What is the population of Bent, NM?
- About 10 people live in Bent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bent?
- Nearby places include Mescalero (3.9 mi), Tularosa (11 mi), La Luz (13 mi), Cloudcroft (15 mi), High Rolls (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023