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San Cristobal, NM
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87564.
Population
203
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
1
San Cristobal and its ZIP codes
San Cristobal at a glance
- San Cristobal is 69% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for San Cristobal, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for San Cristobal.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,611
10,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $9,039 per person
PPP loans
$65.6K
7 loans, 16 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
San Cristobal, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
96
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Cristobal, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in San Cristobal
1 in or overlapping San Cristobal. Population shown
Cities near San Cristobal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.6 |
| Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.8 |
| QuestaVillage | 8 mi | 7.1 |
| Taos PuebloCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 15.6 |
| Taos Ski ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| TaosTown | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| Red RiverTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Eagle NestVillage | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| Angel FireVillage | 25 mi | 28.4 |
| CostillaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| La MaderaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.4 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| VaditoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.9 |
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Cristobal, NM in?
- San Cristobal is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in San Cristobal, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Cristobal include 87564.
- What is the population of San Cristobal, NM?
- About 203 people live in San Cristobal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Cristobal?
- Nearby places include Arroyo Hondo (5 mi), Arroyo Seco (6.5 mi), Questa (8 mi), Taos Pueblo (10 mi), Taos Ski Valley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023