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Pinehill, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
664
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
188
ZIP codes
0
Pinehill and its ZIP codes
Pinehill at a glance
- Pinehill is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,417, 29% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- Median rent is $529 a month.
Local data for Pinehill, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pinehill, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,417
Poverty rate
35.2%
Median rent
$529/mo
Homeownership
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (56), German Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Pinehill.
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
How people get to work
Pinehill, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pinehill, 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
85° / 14°F
13.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pinehill, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
27.5%
U.S. 12.8% +14.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Pinehill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Candy KitchenCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 13 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| El Morro ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| RamahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.3 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 16 |
| Fence LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| Black RockCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| Zuni PuebloCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pinehill, NM in?
- Pinehill is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Pinehill, NM?
- About 664 people live in Pinehill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pinehill?
- Nearby places include Candy Kitchen (4.2 mi), Mountain View (7.8 mi), El Morro Valley (11 mi), Ramah (17 mi), Timberlake (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023