Arroyo Seco
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico

Arroyo Seco is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taos County, New Mexico, with 1,979 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,582 ft (2,311 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taos Pueblo, 4.1 miles S.
- 1,979residents (2020 Census)
- 7,582 ftelevation · 2,311 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.7 km²
- 290 / sq mipopulation density
- 87514ZIP code
About Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco is a census-designated place in Taos County near Taos, New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, Arroyo Seco had a population of 1,979. Arroyo Seco's economy is based on tourism and services to residents of retirement and vacation homes.
Arroyo Seco has a post office, with the ZIP code 87514. Arroyo Seco's elevation is 7,634 feet.
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Living in Arroyo Seco
- Median household income
- $62,348
- Median home value
- $603,500
- Median rent
- $1,634/mo
- Median age
- 60.1
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Arroyo Seco had 1,979 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,979 |
|---|---|
| Density | 290 per sq mi (112 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arroyo Seco at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,979 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.83 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,582 ft (2,311 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5215° N, 105.5861° W |
| ZIP code | 87514 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3505150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arroyo Seco
- Taos Pueblo4.1 mi S
- Arroyo Hondo4.6 mi W
- San Cristobal6.6 mi NW
- Taos9.3 mi S
- Taos Ski Valley9.5 mi NE
- Ranchos de Taos11.1 mi S
- Talpa12.5 mi S
- Questa13.1 mi N
- Red River16.0 mi NE
- Eagle Nest18.2 mi E
- Angel Fire20.7 mi SE
- Vadito23.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arroyo Seco
What county is Arroyo Seco in?
Arroyo Seco is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Arroyo Seco, NM?
1,979 people lived in Arroyo Seco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arroyo Seco, NM?
The ZIP code of Arroyo Seco is 87514.
What is the elevation of Arroyo Seco?
7,582 feet (2,311 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arroyo Seco?
Taos Pueblo (4.1 mi), Arroyo Hondo (4.6 mi), San Cristobal (6.6 mi), Taos (9.3 mi), Taos Ski Valley (9.5 mi).
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