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Peralta, NM
Town in Valencia County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87042.
Population
3,404
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
766
ZIP codes
1
Peralta and its ZIP codes
Peralta at a glance
- Peralta is about 44 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $73,131, 14% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,200 (21% above New Mexico) and median rent is $1,246 a month.
Local data for Peralta, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peralta, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,131
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$299,200
Median rent
$1,246/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (896), German Americans (385), Irish Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Peralta.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,401
17,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$500M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
PPP loans
$2.87M
35 loans, 298 jobs reported
How people get to work
Peralta, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peralta, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,142
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peralta, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Peralta
1 in or overlapping Peralta. Population shown
Cities near Peralta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2 |
| Bosque FarmsVillage | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| ChicalCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Los LunasVillage | 4.6 mi | 20.4 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| IsletaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.6 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 11.6 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 11.4 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3 |
| BelenCity | 10 mi | 19 |
| SausalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Pajarito MesaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 21.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peralta, NM in?
- Peralta is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Peralta, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Peralta include 87042.
- What is the population of Peralta, NM?
- About 3,404 people live in Peralta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peralta?
- Nearby places include Valencia (1.6 mi), Bosque Farms (1.6 mi), Chical (2.9 mi), El Cerro (3.4 mi), Los Lunas (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023