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Playas, NM
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88009.
Population
16
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
1
Playas and its ZIP codes
Playas at a glance
- Playas is 51% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Playas.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
PPP loans
$49.1K
3 loans, 7 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Playas, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 25°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Playas
1 in or overlapping Playas. Population shown
Cities near Playas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WindmillCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| HachitaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AnimasCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.7 |
| Cotton CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 25.8 |
| RodeoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Playas, NM in?
- Playas is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Playas, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Playas include 88009.
- What is the population of Playas, NM?
- About 16 people live in Playas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Playas?
- Nearby places include Windmill (7.2 mi), Hachita (12 mi), Animas (15 mi), Cotton City (24 mi), Rodeo (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023