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Chaparral, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88081.
Population
18,186
Land area
59.1sq mi
People per sq mi
308
ZIP codes
1
Chaparral and its ZIP codes
Chaparral at a glance
- Chaparral is about 18 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $46,017, 28% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,300 (56% below New Mexico) and median rent is $853 a month.
Local data for Chaparral, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chaparral, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,017
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$109,300
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,564), German Americans (263), French Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Chaparral.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.86B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Chaparral, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chaparral, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chaparral, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.3%
U.S. 11.1% +18.2 pts
ZIP codes in Chaparral
1 in or overlapping Chaparral. Population shown
Cities near Chaparral
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnthonyCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Westway, TXCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Anthony, TXTown | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Vinton, TXVillage | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort Bliss, TXCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| Canutillo, TXCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| ChamberinoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Prado Verde, TXCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| La UnionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| El Paso, TXCity | 17 mi | 258.8 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Sunland ParkCity | 19 mi | 14.7 |
| Homestead Meadows North, TXCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chaparral, NM in?
- Chaparral is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Chaparral, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chaparral include 88081.
- What is the population of Chaparral, NM?
- About 18,186 people live in Chaparral, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chaparral?
- Nearby places include Anthony (11 mi), Westway, TX (11 mi), Anthony, TX (11 mi), Vinton, TX (12 mi), Berino (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023