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Sunshine, NM
Census-designated place in Luna County, New Mexico.
Population
524
Land area
17.6sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
0
Sunshine and its ZIP codes
Sunshine at a glance
- Sunshine is 70% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,076, 30% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,200 (27% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
Sunshine, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,076
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$181,200
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
58.5
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (206), German Americans (46), Portuguese Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luna County. PPP loans are for Sunshine.
Unemployment rate
10.9%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,983
8,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $6,243 per person
How people get to work
Sunshine, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Sunshine, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 28°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunshine, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.2%
U.S. 11.1% +9.1 pts
Cities near Sunshine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La HaciendaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| Pulpotio BareasCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| VenturaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5.5 |
| DemingCity | 9.3 mi | 16.7 |
| Pecan ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Keeler FarmCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.4 |
| City of the SunCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ColumbusVillage | 23 mi | 4.7 |
| Old TownCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunshine, NM in?
- Sunshine is in Luna County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Sunshine, NM?
- About 524 people live in Sunshine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunshine?
- Nearby places include La Hacienda (5 mi), Pulpotio Bareas (5.4 mi), Mountain View (6.3 mi), Ventura (8.7 mi), Deming (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023