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Garfield, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87936.
Population
85
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
109
ZIP codes
1
Garfield and its ZIP codes
Garfield at a glance
- Garfield is about 6.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Garfield, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Garfield.
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
PPP loans
$269K
10 loans, 33 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Garfield, 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
98° / 29°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garfield, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
24.7%
U.S. 12.1% +12.6 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.0%
U.S. 11.1% +20.9 pts
ZIP codes in Garfield
1 in or overlapping Garfield. Population shown
Cities near Garfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalemCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HatchVillage | 8.4 mi | 3 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| RodeyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| RinconCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| CaballoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Las PalomasCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| WilliamsburgVillage | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Radium SpringsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Elephant ButteCity | 29 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garfield, NM in?
- Garfield is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Garfield, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Garfield include 87936.
- What is the population of Garfield, NM?
- About 85 people live in Garfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garfield?
- Nearby places include Salem (4.6 mi), Arrey (6.9 mi), Hatch (8.4 mi), Placitas (8.4 mi), Rodey (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023