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Sunland Park, NM
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 79922, 88063.
Population
17,463
Land area
14.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,185
ZIP codes
2
Sunland Park and its ZIP codes
Sunland Park at a glance
- Sunland Park is about 68 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 15th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $62,814, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,200 (13% below New Mexico) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Sunland Park, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunland Park, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,814
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$215,200
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (16,043), German Americans (112), Jamaican Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Sunland Park.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.86B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
PPP loans
$7.88M
102 loans, 1,244 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sunland Park, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunland Park, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 30°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunland Park, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.8%
U.S. 11.1% +17.7 pts
ZIP codes in Sunland Park
2 in or overlapping Sunland Park. Population shown
Cities near Sunland Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prado Verde, TXCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Santa TeresaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Canutillo, TXCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| El Paso, TXCity | 7.2 mi | 258.8 |
| La UnionCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Vinton, TXVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Westway, TXCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Anthony, TXTown | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| AnthonyCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| ChamberinoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| Fort Bliss, TXCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 17.9 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ChaparralCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 59.1 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunland Park, NM in?
- Sunland Park is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Sunland Park, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sunland Park include 79922, 88063.
- What is the population of Sunland Park, NM?
- About 17,463 people live in Sunland Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunland Park?
- Nearby places include Prado Verde, TX (3.8 mi), Santa Teresa (5.4 mi), Canutillo, TX (6.4 mi), El Paso, TX (7.2 mi), La Union (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023