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Conchas Dam, NM
Census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88416.
Population
282
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
1
Conchas Dam and its ZIP codes
Conchas Dam at a glance
- Conchas Dam is 94% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Conchas Dam, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Conchas Dam.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Conchas Dam, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 26°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Conchas Dam, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Conchas Dam
1 in or overlapping Conchas Dam. Population shown
Cities near Conchas Dam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewkirkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| TucumcariCity | 29 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Conchas Dam, NM in?
- Conchas Dam is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Conchas Dam, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Conchas Dam include 88416.
- What is the population of Conchas Dam, NM?
- About 282 people live in Conchas Dam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Conchas Dam?
- Nearby places include Newkirk (21 mi), Tucumcari (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023