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Curry County, NM

5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Curry County, New Mexico.

Population

47,638

Land area

1,406sq mi

People per sq mi

34

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Curry County

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Curry County at a glance

  • Curry County is 94% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,309 a year, 11% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,200 (31% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,024 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Clovis (37,942), Cannon AFB (2,405) and Texico (967).

Local data for Curry County, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Curry County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,309

Poverty rate

20.5%

Median home value

$171,200

Prices +2.7% in a year

Median rent

$1,024/mo

Homeownership

62.7%

Bachelor's or higher

23.3%

Median age

31.9

Average commute

16.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (17,251), German Americans (4,343), Irish Americans (3,738).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,755

18,211 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,959

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$342M

FY 2026, $7,052 per person

PPP loans

$62.4M

1,065 loans, 9,233 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$326K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Curry County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled11.7%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Curry County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

612

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

175

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 22°F

17.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Curry County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

17.6%

U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Curry County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Curry County, NM?
Clovis is the largest city or town in Curry County, with about 37,942 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Curry County?
Curry County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 88101, 88103, 88112, 88124, 88135.
What is the population of Curry County, NM?
About 47,638 people live in Curry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Curry County?
Curry County borders Roosevelt County, Deaf Smith County, TX, Parmer County, TX, Quay County, Bailey County, TX.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023