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Ponderosa, NM
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87044.
Population
289
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
1
Ponderosa and its ZIP codes
Ponderosa at a glance
- Ponderosa is 81% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for Ponderosa.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Ponderosa, 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
89° / 19°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ponderosa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Ponderosa
1 in or overlapping Ponderosa. Population shown
Cities near Ponderosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jemez PuebloCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| CañonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 16.1 |
| Jemez SpringsVillage | 8 mi | 4.8 |
| San YsidroVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Zia PuebloCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 27 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| CochitiCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Cochiti LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Peña BlancaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| Santo Domingo PuebloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| San Felipe PuebloCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12 |
| AlgodonesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.3 |
| San LuisCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.3 |
| Santa Ana PuebloCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.4 |
| La BajadaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| BernalilloTown | 24 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ponderosa, NM in?
- Ponderosa is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Ponderosa, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ponderosa include 87044.
- What is the population of Ponderosa, NM?
- About 289 people live in Ponderosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ponderosa?
- Nearby places include Jemez Pueblo (5.5 mi), Cañon (5.8 mi), Jemez Springs (8 mi), San Ysidro (9.7 mi), Zia Pueblo (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023