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Cañones, NM
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87516.
Population
57
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
1
Cañones and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Cañones.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,458
9,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $7,948 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cañones, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
697
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
147
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cañones, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.6%
U.S. 11.1% +13.5 pts
ZIP codes in Cañones
1 in or overlapping Cañones. Population shown
Cities near Cañones
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AbiquiuCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| YoungsvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| CoyoteCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| MedanalesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| ChiliCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| El RitoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| El DuendeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| HernandezCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| ChamitaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| PueblitoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CanjilonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| Los AlamosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11.1 |
| AlcaldeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| La VillitaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Los LucerosCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cañones, NM in?
- Cañones is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Cañones, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cañones include 87516.
- What is the population of Cañones, NM?
- About 57 people live in Cañones, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cañones?
- Nearby places include Abiquiu (5.7 mi), Youngsville (8 mi), Coyote (10 mi), Medanales (14 mi), Chili (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023