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Sanostee, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87461.
Population
214
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
1
Sanostee and its ZIP codes
Sanostee at a glance
- Sanostee is about 2.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Sanostee.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
PPP loans
$20.8K
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Sanostee, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanostee, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
23.9%
U.S. 12.1% +11.8 pts
Smoking
34.1%
U.S. 12.8% +21.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Sanostee
1 in or overlapping Sanostee. Population shown
Cities near Sanostee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewcombCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.7 |
| Red Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Lukachukai, AZCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 22 |
| Sehili, AZCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Tsaile, AZCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6 |
| Sheep SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.1 |
| ShiprockCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 13.5 |
| NaschittiCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.5 |
| BeclabitoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanostee, NM in?
- Sanostee is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Sanostee, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sanostee include 87461.
- What is the population of Sanostee, NM?
- About 214 people live in Sanostee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanostee?
- Nearby places include Newcomb (14 mi), Red Rock, AZ (15 mi), Lukachukai, AZ (20 mi), Sehili, AZ (20 mi), Tsaile, AZ (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023