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Milan, NM
Village in Cibola County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87021.
Population
2,327
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
528
ZIP codes
1
Milan and its ZIP codes
Milan at a glance
- Milan is about 30 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 80th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $36,133, 44% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,500 (70% below New Mexico) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for Milan, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milan, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,133
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$75,500
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (360), Irish Americans (335), German Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Milan.
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
How people get to work
Milan, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milan, 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
92° / 15°F
9.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milan, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
ZIP codes in Milan
1 in or overlapping Milan. Population shown
Cities near Milan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.8 |
| GrantsCity | 4 mi | 14.9 |
| San RafaelCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 15.8 |
| Mount TaylorCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Lobo CanyonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| HaystackCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Anzac VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Homer C JonesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| StoneridgeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Las TusasCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| PrewittCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.8 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| San MateoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Red Rock RanchCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milan, NM in?
- Milan is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Milan, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milan include 87021.
- What is the population of Milan, NM?
- About 2,327 people live in Milan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milan?
- Nearby places include Golden Acres (1.8 mi), Broadview (2.6 mi), Grants (4 mi), San Rafael (6 mi), Mount Taylor (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023