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Chamizal, NM
Census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87828.
Population
35
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
1
Chamizal and its ZIP codes
Chamizal at a glance
- Chamizal is about 4.5 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Socorro County. PPP loans are for Chamizal.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,770
4,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $20,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chamizal, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
669
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
144
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 22°F
8.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Chamizal
1 in or overlapping Chamizal. Population shown
Cities near Chamizal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PolvaderaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1 |
| San AcaciaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| AlamilloCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| LemitarCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.4 |
| EscondidaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| SocorroCity | 11 mi | 14.5 |
| Luis LopezCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| AbeytasCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| MagdalenaVillage | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| San AntonioCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.5 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chamizal, NM in?
- Chamizal is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Chamizal, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chamizal include 87828.
- What is the population of Chamizal, NM?
- About 35 people live in Chamizal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chamizal?
- Nearby places include Polvadera (1.1 mi), San Acacia (2.3 mi), Alamillo (2.5 mi), Lemitar (4.3 mi), Escondida (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023