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Mora County, NM
3 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Mora County, New Mexico.
Population
4,149
Land area
1,926sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Mora County
Mora County at a glance
- Mora County is 88% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,663, 16% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,600 (51% below New Mexico) and median rent is $887 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wagon Mound (557), Mora (520) and Watrous (42).
Local data for Mora County, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mora County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,663
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$122,600
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
86.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
55.1
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,032), Irish Americans (272), Norwegian Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,934
679 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.1M
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
PPP loans
$2.3M
51 loans, 353 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$29.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mora County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mora County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
576
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
1,029
33.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mora County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mora County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mora County, NM?
- Wagon Mound is the largest city or town in Mora County, with about 557 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mora County?
- Mora County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 87712, 87713, 87715, 87722, 87723.
- What is the population of Mora County, NM?
- About 4,149 people live in Mora County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mora County?
- Mora County borders Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, Taos County, San Miguel County, Colfax County, Harding County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023