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Chamita, NM
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87566.
Population
867
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
225
ZIP codes
1
Chamita and its ZIP codes
Chamita at a glance
- Chamita is about 13 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,472, 7% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,300 (10% below New Mexico) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Chamita, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chamita, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,472
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$222,300
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (441), German Americans (10), Irish Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Chamita.
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
How people get to work
Chamita, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chamita, 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° / 15°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chamita, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.8%
U.S. 11.1% +10.7 pts
ZIP codes in Chamita
1 in or overlapping Chamita. Population shown
Cities near Chamita
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PueblitoCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.6 |
| El DuendeCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.5 |
| HernandezCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.7 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.8 |
| AlcaldeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.8 |
| La VillitaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| ChiliCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.3 |
| EspañolaCity | 4.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Los LucerosCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| CuartelezCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| SombrilloCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| LydenCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
| La PueblaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chamita, NM in?
- Chamita is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Chamita, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chamita include 87566.
- What is the population of Chamita, NM?
- About 867 people live in Chamita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chamita?
- Nearby places include Pueblito (1 mi), El Duende (1.5 mi), Hernandez (1.8 mi), San Jose (2 mi), Alcalde (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023