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La Jara, NM
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87027.
Population
176
Land area
14.3sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
1
La Jara and its ZIP codes
La Jara at a glance
- La Jara is 29% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for La Jara.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,469
35,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,945 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Jara, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
558
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Jara, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
21.1%
U.S. 11.1% +10.0 pts
ZIP codes in La Jara
1 in or overlapping La Jara. Population shown
Cities near La Jara
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CubaVillage | 6.1 mi | 3.3 |
| ReginaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7.3 |
| GallinaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| LindrithCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| CoyoteCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| YoungsvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Ojo EncinoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| TorreonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 13.9 |
| Jemez SpringsVillage | 27 mi | 4.8 |
| San LuisCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8.3 |
| CañonesCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Jara, NM in?
- La Jara is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in La Jara, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Jara include 87027.
- What is the population of La Jara, NM?
- About 176 people live in La Jara, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Jara?
- Nearby places include Cuba (6.1 mi), Regina (6.5 mi), Gallina (12 mi), Lindrith (16 mi), Coyote (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023