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Luna, NM
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87824.
Population
72
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
1
Luna and its ZIP codes
Luna at a glance
- Luna is 26% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catron County. PPP loans are for Luna.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,280
690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.45M
FY 2026, $16,611 per person
PPP loans
$30.56K
3 loans, 3 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Luna, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luna, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Luna
1 in or overlapping Luna. Population shown
Cities near Luna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho GrandeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Alpine, AZCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ReserveVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Middle FriscoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RiversCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Lower FriscoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| CruzvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Nutrioso, AZCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Apache CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.2 |
| Escudilla BonitaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.2 |
| AragonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8.5 |
| Eagar, AZTown | 30 mi | 12.3 |
| AlmaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.3 |
| MogollonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luna, NM in?
- Luna is in Catron County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Luna, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Luna include 87824.
- What is the population of Luna, NM?
- About 72 people live in Luna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luna?
- Nearby places include Rancho Grande (10 mi), Alpine, AZ (12 mi), Reserve (13 mi), Middle Frisco (13 mi), Rivers (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023