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San Rafael, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87051.
Population
1,039
Land area
15.8sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
1
San Rafael and its ZIP codes
San Rafael at a glance
- San Rafael is about 3.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,423 a year, 30% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,400 (51% below New Mexico).
Local data for San Rafael, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Rafael, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,423
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$120,400
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
59.3
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (157), French Americans (84), German Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for San Rafael.
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
San Rafael, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone37.4%
- Carpooled47.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.4%
Environment and hazard risk
San Rafael, 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
88° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Rafael, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
ZIP codes in San Rafael
1 in or overlapping San Rafael. Population shown
Cities near San Rafael
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrantsCity | 4 mi | 14.9 |
| Mount TaylorCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| MilanVillage | 6 mi | 4.4 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Anzac VillageCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| Lobo CanyonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| HaystackCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| Las TusasCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Rafael, NM in?
- San Rafael is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in San Rafael, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Rafael include 87051.
- What is the population of San Rafael, NM?
- About 1,039 people live in San Rafael, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Rafael?
- Nearby places include Grants (4 mi), Mount Taylor (4.6 mi), Milan (6 mi), Golden Acres (7.6 mi), Broadview (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023