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Upper Fruitland, NM

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.

Population

1,457

Land area

7.7sq mi

People per sq mi

190

ZIP codes

0

Upper Fruitland and its ZIP codes

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Upper Fruitland at a glance

  • Upper Fruitland is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $49,453, 23% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (65% below New Mexico).

Housing and community stats

Upper Fruitland, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,453

Poverty rate

29.3%

Median home value

$86,200

Homeownership

93.9%

Bachelor's or higher

13.1%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

31.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (65), Norwegian Americans (30), Swedish Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Upper Fruitland.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,822

47,793 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,931

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.19B

FY 2026, $9,767 per person

San Juan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Upper Fruitland, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.3%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.7%

Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Upper Fruitland, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

423

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

135

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 16°F

7.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Upper Fruitland, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.8%

U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts

Diabetes

22.2%

U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts

Smoking

34.5%

U.S. 12.8% +21.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.1%

U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts

Cities near Upper Fruitland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KirtlandTown1.5 mi1.7
Ojo AmarilloCensus-designated place1.9 mi2
FruitlandCensus-designated place2.2 mi2
NenahnezadCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.5
WaterflowCensus-designated place6.2 mi8.1
Totah VistaCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.6
Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place9.5 mi4.5
FarmingtonCity11 mi34.5
La PlataCensus-designated place14 mi22.2
Crouch MesaCensus-designated place15 mi20.7
Lee AcresCensus-designated place16 mi10.3
Flora VistaCensus-designated place16 mi5
West HammondCensus-designated place17 mi9.1
SpencervilleCensus-designated place18 mi5.3
South RiverCensus-designated place18 mi8.5
ShiprockCensus-designated place19 mi13.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Upper Fruitland, NM in?
Upper Fruitland is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Upper Fruitland, NM?
About 1,457 people live in Upper Fruitland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Upper Fruitland?
Nearby places include Kirtland (1.5 mi), Ojo Amarillo (1.9 mi), Fruitland (2.2 mi), Nenahnezad (3.6 mi), Waterflow (6.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023