Arenas Valley
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico
Arenas Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grant County, New Mexico, with 1,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,138 ft (1,871 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosedale, 2.5 miles W.
- 1,291residents (2020 Census)
- 6,138 ftelevation · 1,871 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 317 / sq mipopulation density
- 88022ZIP code
About Arenas Valley
Arenas Valley is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Arenas Valley had a population of 1,291. Arenas Valley had a post office from January 1, 1946, to March 7, 1987; it still has its own ZIP code, 88022. It was named because it was near the Rio de Arenas, a normally dry arroyo or gully, but residents have long referred to it as "Whiskey Creek," based on the local legend that a heavy rain in the nearby Piños Altos Mountains flooded an illegal still and whiskey barrels floated down another arroyo, designated "Whiskey Creek" on maps that show drainages from the Pinos Altos Range arroyo, and passed through the "built-up" area.
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Living in Arenas Valley
- Median household income
- $44,300
- Median home value
- $189,900
- Median age
- 58.2
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Arenas Valley had 1,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 317 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arenas Valley at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.07 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,138 ft (1,871 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7756° N, 108.2031° W |
| ZIP code | 88022 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3504660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arenas Valley
- Rosedale2.5 mi W
- Santa Clara3.1 mi E
- Silver City3.9 mi W
- Bayard4.2 mi E
- Cobre5.4 mi E
- North Hurley5.8 mi SE
- Little Walnut Village6.0 mi NW
- Pinos Altos6.4 mi N
- Hurley6.8 mi SE
- Hanover7.1 mi NE
- Tyrone7.4 mi SW
- Mimbres15.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arenas Valley
What county is Arenas Valley in?
Arenas Valley is in Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Arenas Valley, NM?
1,291 people lived in Arenas Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arenas Valley, NM?
The ZIP code of Arenas Valley is 88022.
What is the elevation of Arenas Valley?
6,138 feet (1,871 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arenas Valley?
Rosedale (2.5 mi), Santa Clara (3.1 mi), Silver City (3.9 mi), Bayard (4.2 mi), Cobre (5.4 mi).
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