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Waterflow, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87421.
Population
1,140
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
1
Waterflow and its ZIP codes
Waterflow at a glance
- Waterflow is about 8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,429, 4% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,400 (33% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,572 a month.
Local data for Waterflow, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterflow, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,429
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$167,400
Median rent
$1,572/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (162), Scottish Americans (47), Laotian Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Waterflow.
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
How people get to work
Waterflow, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.4%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterflow, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterflow, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Waterflow
1 in or overlapping Waterflow. Population shown
Cities near Waterflow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NenahnezadCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2 |
| KirtlandTown | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Upper FruitlandCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Ojo AmarilloCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| ShiprockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.5 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| FarmingtonCity | 16 mi | 34.5 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 22.2 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 20.7 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.3 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.3 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9.1 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterflow, NM in?
- Waterflow is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Waterflow, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waterflow include 87421.
- What is the population of Waterflow, NM?
- About 1,140 people live in Waterflow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterflow?
- Nearby places include Nenahnezad (2.7 mi), Fruitland (4.1 mi), Kirtland (6.1 mi), Upper Fruitland (6.2 mi), Ojo Amarillo (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023