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Torrance County, NM
14 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Torrance County, New Mexico.
Population
15,490
Land area
3,345sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Torrance County
Torrance County at a glance
- Torrance County is 74% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,842, 10% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,700 (36% below New Mexico) and median rent is $872 a month.
- Its largest cities are Moriarty (2,102), McIntosh (1,943) and Estancia (1,432).
Local data for Torrance County, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Torrance County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,842
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$159,700
Prices -2.5% in a year
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
37.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,790), Irish Americans (1,329), German Americans (1,308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,316
3,191 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,576 per person
PPP loans
$6.9M
158 loans, 1,325 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$32.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Torrance County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 37.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Torrance County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
812
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
120
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Torrance County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Torrance County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Torrance County, NM?
- Moriarty is the largest city or town in Torrance County, with about 2,102 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Torrance County?
- Torrance County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 87016, 87032, 87035, 87036, 87061.
- What is the population of Torrance County, NM?
- About 15,490 people live in Torrance County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Torrance County?
- Torrance County borders Bernalillo County, Santa Fe County, Valencia County, San Miguel County, Lincoln County, Socorro County, Guadalupe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023