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La Cienega, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87507.
Population
3,543
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
304
ZIP codes
1
La Cienega and its ZIP codes
La Cienega at a glance
- La Cienega is about 17 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 56th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $85,250, 33% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $517,100 (about 2.1 times the New Mexico figure) and median rent is $1,139 a month.
Local data for La Cienega, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Cienega, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,250
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$517,100
Median rent
$1,139/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,428), German Americans (219), Italian Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for La Cienega.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
How people get to work
La Cienega, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Cienega, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Cienega, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in La Cienega
1 in or overlapping La Cienega. Population shown
Cities near La Cienega
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Tres ArroyosCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Agua FriaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| La BajadaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Seton VillageCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Las CampanasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.4 |
| ConejoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Eldorado at Santa FeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.8 |
| Los CerrillosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Sunlit HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Santa FeCity | 11 mi | 52.2 |
| Santa Fe FoothillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| Tano RoadCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.5 |
| La TierraCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| MadridCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Cienega, NM in?
- La Cienega is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in La Cienega, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Cienega include 87507.
- What is the population of La Cienega, NM?
- About 3,543 people live in La Cienega, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Cienega?
- Nearby places include Valle Vista (2.8 mi), Tres Arroyos (7.6 mi), Agua Fria (7.7 mi), La Bajada (7.8 mi), Arroyo Hondo (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023