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

Brazos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 31 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,398 ft (2,255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Ojos, 1.0 miles S.
- 31residents (2020 Census)
- 7,398 ftelevation · 2,255 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 143 / sq mipopulation density
- 87551ZIP code
About Brazos
Brazos is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brazos had a population of 31.
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Brazos had 31 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31 |
|---|---|
| Density | 143 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brazos at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 31 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,398 ft (2,255 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7528° N, 106.5599° W |
| ZIP code | 87551 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3508860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brazos
- Los Ojos1.0 mi S
- Ensenada2.0 mi SE
- Tierra Amarilla3.2 mi S
- Chama9.6 mi N
- Canjilon20.1 mi SE
- Lumberton24.2 mi NW
- Dulce28.0 mi NW
- El Rito36.1 mi SE
- Antonito, CO37.7 mi NE
- Conejos, CO37.9 mi NE
- Youngsville38.5 mi S
- La Madera38.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brazos
What county is Brazos in?
Brazos is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Brazos, NM?
31 people lived in Brazos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brazos, NM?
The ZIP code of Brazos is 87551.
What is the elevation of Brazos?
7,398 feet (2,255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brazos?
Los Ojos (1.0 mi), Ensenada (2.0 mi), Tierra Amarilla (3.2 mi), Chama (9.6 mi), Canjilon (20.1 mi).
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