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Cordova, NM
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87523.
Population
389
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
234
ZIP codes
1
Cordova and its ZIP codes
Cordova at a glance
- Cordova is about 13 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Cordova, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Cordova.
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
PPP loans
$29.8K
2 loans, 6 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Cordova, 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
91° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cordova, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
22.6%
U.S. 12.1% +10.5 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
26.9%
U.S. 11.1% +15.8 pts
ZIP codes in Cordova
1 in or overlapping Cordova. Population shown
Cities near Cordova
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TruchasCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Rio ChiquitoCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| CundiyoCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| ChimayoCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7.7 |
| La PueblaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.4 |
| CuartelezCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SombrilloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| El Valle de Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| NambeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.7 |
| Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| VelardeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| EspañolaCity | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.5 |
| AlcaldeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cordova, NM in?
- Cordova is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Cordova, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cordova include 87523.
- What is the population of Cordova, NM?
- About 389 people live in Cordova, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cordova?
- Nearby places include Truchas (2.9 mi), Rio Chiquito (3.3 mi), Cundiyo (4.7 mi), Chimayo (4.8 mi), La Puebla (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023