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McIntosh, NM
Census-designated place in Torrance County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87032.
Population
1,943
Land area
23.3sq mi
People per sq mi
83
ZIP codes
1
McIntosh and its ZIP codes
McIntosh at a glance
- McIntosh is about 4.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 98th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $56,566 a year, 12% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,500 (32% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
McIntosh, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,566
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$168,500
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
39.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (213), Puerto Ricans (126), German Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Torrance County. PPP loans are for McIntosh.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,316
3,191 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,576 per person
How people get to work
McIntosh, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McIntosh, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
120
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McIntosh, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
ZIP codes in McIntosh
1 in or overlapping McIntosh. Population shown
Cities near McIntosh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.7 |
| EstanciaTown | 8.3 mi | 6.2 |
| MoriartyCity | 8.7 mi | 6.9 |
| ChililiCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| Manzano SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| TajiqueCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| BartonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.2 |
| Ponderosa PineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8 |
| Thunder MountainCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| TorreonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.3 |
| CedroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.4 |
| SedilloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| EdgewoodTown | 19 mi | 56.8 |
| StanleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.2 |
| WillardVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Cedar GroveCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McIntosh, NM in?
- McIntosh is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in McIntosh, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McIntosh include 87032.
- What is the population of McIntosh, NM?
- About 1,943 people live in McIntosh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McIntosh?
- Nearby places include Indian Hills (8 mi), Estancia (8.3 mi), Moriarty (8.7 mi), Chilili (9.8 mi), Manzano Springs (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023