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Timberon, NM
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88350.
Population
479
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
1
Timberon and its ZIP codes
Timberon at a glance
- Timberon is 35% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Timberon, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Timberon.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
PPP loans
$22.5K
4 loans, 4 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Timberon, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
72° / 19°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Timberon, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Timberon
1 in or overlapping Timberon. Population shown
Cities near Timberon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SacramentoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| WeedCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9 |
| PinonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| Boles AcresCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.2 |
| High RollsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 15.4 |
| MayhillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.5 |
| CloudcroftVillage | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Twin ForksCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| AlamogordoCity | 22 mi | 21.6 |
| La LuzCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.7 |
| Holloman AFBCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 12.6 |
| OrograndeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Timberon, NM in?
- Timberon is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Timberon, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Timberon include 88350.
- What is the population of Timberon, NM?
- About 479 people live in Timberon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Timberon?
- Nearby places include Sacramento (13 mi), Weed (16 mi), Pinon (19 mi), Boles Acres (20 mi), High Rolls (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023