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Tome, NM
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87060.
Population
1,723
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
312
ZIP codes
1
Tome and its ZIP codes
Tome at a glance
- Tome is about 18 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,448, 33% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,300 (9% above New Mexico) and median rent is $1,385 a month.
Local data for Tome, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tome, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,448
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$269,300
Median rent
$1,385/mo
Homeownership
88.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (429), Mexican Americans (211), Italian Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Tome.
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
PPP loans
$77K
4 loans, 16 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tome, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.5%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home45.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tome, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tome, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Tome
1 in or overlapping Tome. Population shown
Cities near Tome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 11.4 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.2 |
| BelenCity | 4 mi | 19 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.6 |
| SausalCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.9 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2 |
| Los LunasVillage | 5.5 mi | 20.4 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 6.5 mi | 7.7 |
| PeraltaTown | 6.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Bosque FarmsVillage | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| JaralesCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 8.7 |
| Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 11.6 |
| ChicalCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tome, NM in?
- Tome is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Tome, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tome include 87060.
- What is the population of Tome, NM?
- About 1,723 people live in Tome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tome?
- Nearby places include Los Chaves (2.3 mi), Adelino (2.3 mi), Las Maravillas (3 mi), El Cerro (3.4 mi), Belen (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023