Alcalde
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Alcalde is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 310 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,712 ft (1,741 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Villita, 1.1 miles N.
- 310residents (2020 Census)
- 5,712 ftelevation · 1,741 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 601 / sq mipopulation density
- 87566ZIP code
About Alcalde
Alcalde (Spanish for 'mayor'; Tewa: Anųbúuˀú, pronounced [ʔɑ̀nũ̀búːʔú]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. In 2022, the Census Bureau lists the population at 235.
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Living in Alcalde
- Median household income
- $48,000
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Median rent
- $1,425/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Alcalde had 310 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 310 |
|---|---|
| Density | 601 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alcalde at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 310 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.52 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,712 ft (1,741 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0854° N, 106.0575° W |
| ZIP code | 87566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3502070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alcalde
- La Villita1.1 mi N
- Pueblito1.6 mi SW
- Los Luceros2.3 mi NE
- Chamita2.3 mi SW
- Ohkay Owingeh2.9 mi S
- Hernandez3.9 mi SW
- San Jose4.1 mi SW
- El Duende4.2 mi W
- Lyden5.3 mi NE
- Chili5.5 mi W
- Española5.7 mi S
- Santa Cruz6.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alcalde
What county is Alcalde in?
Alcalde is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Alcalde, NM?
310 people lived in Alcalde at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alcalde, NM?
The ZIP code of Alcalde is 87566.
What is the elevation of Alcalde?
5,712 feet (1,741 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alcalde?
La Villita (1.1 mi), Pueblito (1.6 mi), Los Luceros (2.3 mi), Chamita (2.3 mi), Ohkay Owingeh (2.9 mi).
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