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Laguna, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87038.
Population
459
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
1
Laguna and its ZIP codes
Laguna at a glance
- Laguna is about 2.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Laguna, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Laguna.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Laguna, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laguna, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
27.4%
U.S. 12.8% +14.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Laguna
1 in or overlapping Laguna. Population shown
Cities near Laguna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParajeCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| EncinalCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3 |
| MesitaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.5 |
| PaguateCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.9 |
| SeamaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.5 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 9.6 |
| MoquinoCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| BiboCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.2 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.9 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| SeboyetaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Highland MeadowsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laguna, NM in?
- Laguna is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Laguna, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Laguna include 87038.
- What is the population of Laguna, NM?
- About 459 people live in Laguna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laguna?
- Nearby places include Paraje (3.7 mi), Encinal (5.2 mi), Mesita (6.2 mi), Paguate (6.7 mi), Seama (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023