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Cañon, NM
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87024.
Population
436
Land area
16.1sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
1
Cañon and its ZIP codes
Cañon at a glance
- Cañon is 55% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Cañon, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for Cañon.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,469
35,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,945 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cañon, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
558
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cañon, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Cañon
1 in or overlapping Cañon. Population shown
Cities near Cañon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jemez PuebloCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| PonderosaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Jemez SpringsVillage | 7.4 mi | 4.8 |
| San YsidroVillage | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Zia PuebloCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 27 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| San LuisCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.3 |
| CochitiCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Cochiti LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Peña BlancaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.9 |
| Santo Domingo PuebloCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| San Felipe PuebloCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 12 |
| AlgodonesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.3 |
| Rio Rancho EstatesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 68.4 |
| Santa Ana PuebloCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.4 |
| CubaVillage | 27 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cañon, NM in?
- Cañon is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Cañon, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cañon include 87024.
- What is the population of Cañon, NM?
- About 436 people live in Cañon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cañon?
- Nearby places include Jemez Pueblo (4.7 mi), Ponderosa (5.8 mi), Jemez Springs (7.4 mi), San Ysidro (7.9 mi), Zia Pueblo (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023