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Quay County, NM
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Quay County, New Mexico.
Population
8,564
Land area
2,874sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Quay County
Quay County at a glance
- Quay County is 83% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,946, 35% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,200 (65% below New Mexico) and median rent is $712 a month.
- Its largest cities are Tucumcari (5,160), Logan (740) and Nara Visa (151).
Local data for Quay County, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quay County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,946
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$712/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,075), Irish Americans (515), German Americans (474).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,015
2,545 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,343
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $13,251 per person
PPP loans
$6.7M
249 loans, 1,109 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Quay County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quay County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
629
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quay County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Quay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Quay County, NM?
- Tucumcari is the largest city or town in Quay County, with about 5,160 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Quay County?
- Quay County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 88120, 88121, 88401, 88411, 88427.
- What is the population of Quay County, NM?
- About 8,564 people live in Quay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Quay County?
- Quay County borders Curry County, San Miguel County, Roosevelt County, Deaf Smith County, TX, Hartley County, TX, Guadalupe County, Union County, Oldham County, TX, De Baca County, Harding County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023