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Valencia County, NM
21 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Valencia County, New Mexico.
Population
78,458
Land area
1,067sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Valencia County
Valencia County at a glance
- Valencia County is about 4.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 33 counties in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $58,933 a year, 8% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,000 (10% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,015 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Los Lunas (18,618), Belen (7,450) and El Cerro Mission (5,323).
Local data for Valencia County, NM
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools30
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks11
- Post Offices3
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants136
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Valencia County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,933
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$223,000
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,015/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (30,493), German Americans (5,680), Irish Americans (4,202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$39.1M
671 loans, 5,539 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$171K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Valencia County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valencia County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Most often 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valencia County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Valencia County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Valencia County, NM?
- Los Lunas is the largest city or town in Valencia County, with about 18,618 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Valencia County?
- Valencia County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 87002, 87023, 87031, 87042, 87060.
- What is the population of Valencia County, NM?
- About 78,458 people live in Valencia County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Valencia County?
- Valencia County borders Bernalillo County, Cibola County, Socorro County, Torrance County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023