Chamisal
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico
Chamisal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taos County, New Mexico, with 255 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,474 ft (2,278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rio Lucio, 2.0 miles NE.
- 255residents (2020 Census)
- 7,474 ftelevation · 2,278 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 155 / sq mipopulation density
- 87553ZIP code
About Chamisal
Chamisal is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taos County, New Mexico. It is located along the scenic High Road to Taos. As of the 2020 census, Chamisal had a population of 255. Chamisal was founded by settlers on the Las Trampas Land Grant which dates back to 1751.
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Living in Chamisal
- Median household income
- $37,375
- Median home value
- $221,800
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 50.4
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Chamisal had 255 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 255 |
|---|---|
| Density | 155 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chamisal at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 255 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,474 ft (2,278 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1725° N, 105.7460° W |
| ZIP code | 87553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3514110 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chamisal
- Rio Lucio2.0 mi NE
- Picuris Pueblo2.3 mi NE
- Peñasco3.1 mi E
- Ojo Sarco3.9 mi SW
- Vadito4.2 mi E
- Dixon8.1 mi W
- Truchas10.1 mi S
- Velarde11.9 mi W
- Cordova12.7 mi SW
- Canova13.5 mi W
- Talpa14.4 mi NE
- Lyden15.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chamisal
What county is Chamisal in?
Chamisal is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Chamisal, NM?
255 people lived in Chamisal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chamisal, NM?
The ZIP code of Chamisal is 87553.
What is the elevation of Chamisal?
7,474 feet (2,278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chamisal?
Rio Lucio (2.0 mi), Picuris Pueblo (2.3 mi), Peñasco (3.1 mi), Ojo Sarco (3.9 mi), Vadito (4.2 mi).
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