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Harding County, NM
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Harding County, New Mexico.
Population
741
Land area
2,125sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Harding County
Harding County at a glance
- Harding County is 98% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,553 a year, 24% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,000 (72% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Roy (302) and Mosquero (25).
Local data for Harding County, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harding County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,553
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$70,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (144), German Americans (43), French Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,855
168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.85M
FY 2026, $5,856 per person
PPP loans
$1.42M
53 loans, 217 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5,203
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harding County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harding County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
244
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
15.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harding County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harding County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harding County, NM?
- Roy is the largest city or town in Harding County, with about 302 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harding County?
- Harding County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 87730, 87733, 87743, 88426.
- What is the population of Harding County, NM?
- About 741 people live in Harding County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harding County?
- Harding County borders San Miguel County, Colfax County, Quay County, Mora County, Union County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023