Belen
City in Valencia County, New Mexico
Belen is a city in Valencia County, New Mexico, with 7,360 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,810 ft (1,466 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Lunas, 2.6 miles N.
- 7,360residents (2020 Census)
- 4,810 ftelevation · 1,466 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.7 km²
- 383 / sq mipopulation density
- 87060ZIP code
About Belen
Belén (; Spanish: Belén) is the second most populated city in Valencia County, New Mexico, the United States, after its county seat, Los Lunas. The population was 7,360 as of the 2020 Census.
Belén is Spanish for Bethlehem. It gained the nickname "Hub City" after the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway completed a line through it in 1907. The city is geographically near the center of New Mexico, and is a significant transportation hub that includes access to rails, Interstate Highway 25, and air at Valencia County's only public airport.
Belén is at the southern end of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located 35 miles south of Albuquerque.
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Living in Belen
- Median household income
- $42,627
- Median home value
- $166,100
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Belen had 7,360 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,360 |
|---|---|
| Density | 383 per sq mi (148 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belen at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Valencia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,360 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.21 sq mi (49.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7666° N, 106.8085° W |
| ZIP code | 87060 |
| Official website | belen-nm.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3506480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belen
- Los Lunas2.6 mi N
- Los Chaves3.5 mi SE
- Tome5.1 mi E
- Adelino6.0 mi SE
- El Cerro6.5 mi E
- Sausal6.6 mi SE
- Valencia7.4 mi E
- Peralta8.2 mi NE
- Las Maravillas8.4 mi E
- Bosque Farms8.6 mi NE
- Monterey Park8.9 mi E
- El Cerro Mission9.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Belen
What county is Belen in?
Belen is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Belen, NM?
7,360 people lived in Belen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belen, NM?
The ZIP code of Belen is 87060.
What is the elevation of Belen?
4,810 feet (1,466 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belen?
Los Lunas (2.6 mi), Los Chaves (3.5 mi), Tome (5.1 mi), Adelino (6.0 mi), El Cerro (6.5 mi).
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