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La Plata, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87418.
Population
2,233
Land area
22.2sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
1
La Plata and its ZIP codes
La Plata at a glance
- La Plata is about 5.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $57,071 a year, 11% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,000 (15% below New Mexico) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for La Plata, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Plata, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,071
Poverty rate
35.7%
Median home value
$210,000
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (409), Irish Americans (181), French Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for La Plata.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.19B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
How people get to work
La Plata, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Plata, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Plata, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in La Plata
1 in or overlapping La Plata. Population shown
Cities near La Plata
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmingtonCity | 8.1 mi | 34.5 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.5 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.7 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| KirtlandTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| AztecCity | 14 mi | 17.1 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.3 |
| Upper FruitlandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| Ojo AmarilloCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| NenahnezadCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Plata, NM in?
- La Plata is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in La Plata, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Plata include 87418.
- What is the population of La Plata, NM?
- About 2,233 people live in La Plata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Plata?
- Nearby places include Farmington (8.1 mi), Spencerville (8.2 mi), Flora Vista (8.6 mi), North Light Plant (9.4 mi), South River (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023