Carnuel
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Carnuel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 1,019 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,860 ft (1,786 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tijeras, 5.0 miles NE.
- 1,019residents (2020 Census)
- 5,860 ftelevation · 1,786 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 192 / sq mipopulation density
- 87123ZIP code
About Carnuel
Carnuel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Carnuel had a population of 1,019. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Carnuel
- Median household income
- $98,988
- Median home value
- $294,600
- Median age
- 54.2
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Carnuel had 1,019 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,019 |
|---|---|
| Density | 192 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carnuel at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,019 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.32 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,860 ft (1,786 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0612° N, 106.4572° W |
| ZIP code | 87123 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3512430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carnuel
- Tijeras5.0 mi NE
- Cedar Crest5.7 mi NE
- Kirtland AFB5.9 mi W
- Cedro6.7 mi SE
- Sandia Heights8.0 mi N
- Sandia Park8.8 mi NE
- San Antonito9.1 mi NE
- Ponderosa Pine9.1 mi SE
- Sedillo9.8 mi E
- Albuquerque11.1 mi W
- Sandia Knolls11.3 mi NE
- Barton11.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carnuel
What county is Carnuel in?
Carnuel is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Carnuel, NM?
1,019 people lived in Carnuel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carnuel, NM?
The ZIP code of Carnuel is 87123.
What is the elevation of Carnuel?
5,860 feet (1,786 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carnuel?
Tijeras (5.0 mi), Cedar Crest (5.7 mi), Kirtland AFB (5.9 mi), Cedro (6.7 mi), Sandia Heights (8.0 mi).
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