Cañon
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Cañon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 317 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,689 ft (1,734 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jemez Pueblo, 4.6 miles S.
- 317residents (2020 Census)
- 5,689 ftelevation · 1,734 m
- 16.1 sq miland area · 41.7 km²
- 20 / sq mipopulation density
- 87024ZIP code
About Cañon
Cañon (Jemez: Gǎyų) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cañon had a population of 317. New Mexico State Road 4 passes through the community.
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- Median household income
- $99,545
- Median home value
- $651,300
- Median age
- 34.4
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Cañon had 317 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 317 |
|---|---|
| Density | 20 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cañon at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sandoval County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 317 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.11 sq mi (41.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6718° N, 106.7527° W |
| ZIP code | 87024 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3510770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cañon
- Jemez Pueblo4.6 mi S
- Ponderosa5.6 mi E
- San Ysidro7.8 mi S
- Jemez Springs7.8 mi NE
- Zia Pueblo10.0 mi S
- La Cueva14.9 mi NE
- San Luis16.4 mi W
- Cochiti23.0 mi E
- Cochiti Lake23.1 mi E
- Santo Domingo Pueblo24.0 mi SE
- Peña Blanca24.6 mi E
- San Felipe Pueblo25.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cañon
What county is Cañon in?
Cañon is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Cañon, NM?
317 people lived in Cañon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cañon, NM?
The ZIP code of Cañon is 87024.
What is the elevation of Cañon?
5,689 feet (1,734 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cañon?
Jemez Pueblo (4.6 mi), Ponderosa (5.6 mi), San Ysidro (7.8 mi), Jemez Springs (7.8 mi), Zia Pueblo (10.0 mi).
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