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Hidalgo County, NM
8 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
4,041
Land area
3,439sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County at a glance
- Hidalgo County is 93% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,882 a year, 24% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,000 (55% below New Mexico) and median rent is $814 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lordsburg (2,057), Cotton City (286) and Glen Acres (247).
Local data for Hidalgo County, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hidalgo County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,882
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,169), Irish Americans (319), German Americans (254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.84B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
PPP loans
$4.02M
76 loans, 669 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.47K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hidalgo County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hidalgo County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hidalgo County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hidalgo County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hidalgo County, NM?
- Lordsburg is the largest city or town in Hidalgo County, with about 2,057 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hidalgo County?
- Hidalgo County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 88009, 88020, 88040, 88045, 88056.
- What is the population of Hidalgo County, NM?
- About 4,041 people live in Hidalgo County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hidalgo County?
- Hidalgo County borders Cochise County, AZ, Grant County, Luna County, Greenlee County, AZ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023