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Newcomb, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87455.
Population
415
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
1
Newcomb and its ZIP codes
Newcomb at a glance
- Newcomb is about 2.5 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Newcomb, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Newcomb.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
PPP loans
$29.6K
1 loan, 6 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Newcomb, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newcomb, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
23.0%
U.S. 12.1% +10.9 pts
Smoking
32.2%
U.S. 12.8% +19.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Newcomb
1 in or overlapping Newcomb. Population shown
Cities near Newcomb
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheep SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.1 |
| SanosteeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| NaschittiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.5 |
| Sehili, AZCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| Tsaile, AZCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6 |
| Red Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| Lukachukai, AZCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newcomb, NM in?
- Newcomb is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Newcomb, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newcomb include 87455.
- What is the population of Newcomb, NM?
- About 415 people live in Newcomb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newcomb?
- Nearby places include Sheep Springs (8.6 mi), Sanostee (14 mi), Naschitti (15 mi), Crystal (24 mi), Sehili, AZ (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023