Carrizozo
Town in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico, with 972 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,436 ft (1,657 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nogal, 10.4 miles SE.
- 972residents (2020 Census)
- 5,436 ftelevation · 1,657 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.7 km²
- 116 / sq mipopulation density
- 88301ZIP code
About Carrizozo
Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat, and as of the 2020 census had a population of 972. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 54 and 380.
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Living in Carrizozo
- Median household income
- $27,344
- Median home value
- $84,700
- Median rent
- $611/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Carrizozo had 972 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 972 |
|---|---|
| Density | 116 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carrizozo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 972 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.36 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,436 ft (1,657 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6433° N, 105.8411° W |
| ZIP code | 88301 |
| Official website | townofcarrizozo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3512500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carrizozo
- Nogal10.4 mi SE
- Capitan15.7 mi SE
- Ruidoso22.6 mi SE
- Ruidoso Downs25.8 mi SE
- Bent34.6 mi S
- Mescalero35.2 mi S
- Tularosa40.6 mi S
- Corona44.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carrizozo
What county is Carrizozo in?
Carrizozo is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Carrizozo, NM?
972 people lived in Carrizozo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carrizozo, NM?
The ZIP code of Carrizozo is 88301.
What is the elevation of Carrizozo?
5,436 feet (1,657 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carrizozo?
Nogal (10.4 mi), Capitan (15.7 mi), Ruidoso (22.6 mi), Ruidoso Downs (25.8 mi), Bent (34.6 mi).
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