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Peña Blanca, NM
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87041.
Population
568
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
1
Peña Blanca and its ZIP codes
Peña Blanca at a glance
- Peña Blanca is about 4.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,250 a year, 11% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,100 (10% below New Mexico) and median rent is less than $100 a month.
Local data for Peña Blanca, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peña Blanca, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$222,100
Median rent
Under $100/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
53.8
Average commute
45.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (170), Irish Americans (14), German Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for Peña Blanca.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,469
35,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,945 per person
How people get to work
Peña Blanca, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 45.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peña Blanca, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
558
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 20°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peña Blanca, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.8%
U.S. 11.1% +8.7 pts
ZIP codes in Peña Blanca
1 in or overlapping Peña Blanca. Population shown
Cities near Peña Blanca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CochitiCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Santo Domingo PuebloCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2 |
| Cochiti LakeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| La BajadaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| San Felipe PuebloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12 |
| La CienegaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.7 |
| AlgodonesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MadridCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Los CerrillosCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| White RockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.1 |
| Tres ArroyosCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.2 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 29.4 |
| Las CampanasCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.4 |
| PonderosaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| Santa Ana PuebloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peña Blanca, NM in?
- Peña Blanca is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Peña Blanca, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Peña Blanca include 87041.
- What is the population of Peña Blanca, NM?
- About 568 people live in Peña Blanca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peña Blanca?
- Nearby places include Cochiti (2.5 mi), Santo Domingo Pueblo (4.2 mi), Cochiti Lake (5.2 mi), La Bajada (5.4 mi), San Felipe Pueblo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023