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Sausal, NM
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico.
Population
602
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
268
ZIP codes
0
Sausal and its ZIP codes
Sausal at a glance
- Sausal is about 15 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,071, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,800.
Housing and community stats
Sausal, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,071
Poverty rate
32.6%
Median home value
$254,800
Homeownership
95.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (104), Haitian Americans (34), French Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Sausal.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,401
17,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$500M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
How people get to work
Sausal, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sausal, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,142
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sausal, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities near Sausal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3 |
| BelenCity | 2.6 mi | 19 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 3.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 11.4 |
| JaralesCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.7 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5.5 |
| PueblitosCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.1 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.6 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Los LunasVillage | 9.1 mi | 20.4 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.9 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sausal, NM in?
- Sausal is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Sausal, NM?
- About 602 people live in Sausal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sausal?
- Nearby places include Adelino (2.4 mi), Belen (2.6 mi), Rio Communities (3.5 mi), Los Chaves (4.2 mi), Jarales (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023