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Paguate, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87040.
Population
226
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
1
Paguate and its ZIP codes
Paguate at a glance
- Paguate is about 2.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Paguate, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Paguate.
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
PPP loans
$11.9K
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Paguate, 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
90° / 18°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paguate, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
27.1%
U.S. 12.8% +14.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Paguate
1 in or overlapping Paguate. Population shown
Cities near Paguate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoquinoCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BiboCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.2 |
| SeboyetaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.7 |
| EncinalCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3 |
| LagunaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 9.6 |
| ParajeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.6 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 9.6 |
| MesitaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.5 |
| SeamaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Highland MeadowsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paguate, NM in?
- Paguate is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Paguate, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paguate include 87040.
- What is the population of Paguate, NM?
- About 226 people live in Paguate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paguate?
- Nearby places include Moquino (1.7 mi), Bibo (2.7 mi), Seboyeta (3.7 mi), Encinal (5.7 mi), Laguna (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023