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Orogrande, NM
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88342.
Population
9
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
1
Orogrande and its ZIP codes
Orogrande at a glance
- Orogrande is 91% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Orogrande, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Orogrande.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Orogrande, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 29°F
12.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Orogrande
1 in or overlapping Orogrande. Population shown
Cities near Orogrande
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White SandsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| TimberonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 20.3 |
| ChaparralCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 59.1 |
| OrganCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orogrande, NM in?
- Orogrande is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Orogrande, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Orogrande include 88342.
- What is the population of Orogrande, NM?
- About 9 people live in Orogrande, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orogrande?
- Nearby places include White Sands (23 mi), Timberon (29 mi), Chaparral (30 mi), Organ (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023