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Crouch Mesa, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87401.
Population
4,812
Land area
20.7sq mi
People per sq mi
233
ZIP codes
1
Crouch Mesa and its ZIP codes
Crouch Mesa at a glance
- Crouch Mesa is about 13 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 49th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $63,750, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,200 (64% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,040 a month.
Local data for Crouch Mesa, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crouch Mesa, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$89,200
Median rent
$1,040/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
30.2
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,269), German Americans (508), Irish Americans (283).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Crouch Mesa.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.19B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
How people get to work
Crouch Mesa, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crouch Mesa, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 17°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crouch Mesa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Crouch Mesa
1 in or overlapping Crouch Mesa. Population shown
Cities near Crouch Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 10.3 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 8.5 |
| FarmingtonCity | 4.9 mi | 34.5 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.1 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.3 |
| BloomfieldCity | 6.6 mi | 18.5 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| AztecCity | 7.8 mi | 17.1 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.5 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.8 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 22.2 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.2 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crouch Mesa, NM in?
- Crouch Mesa is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Crouch Mesa, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crouch Mesa include 87401.
- What is the population of Crouch Mesa, NM?
- About 4,812 people live in Crouch Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crouch Mesa?
- Nearby places include Lee Acres (2.9 mi), Flora Vista (3.5 mi), South River (3.6 mi), Farmington (4.9 mi), West Hammond (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023