Chimayo
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Chimayo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, with 3,077 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,073 ft (1,851 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rio Chiquito, 2.2 miles E.
- 3,077residents (2020 Census)
- 6,073 ftelevation · 1,851 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 20.0 km²
- 398 / sq mipopulation density
- 87567ZIP code
About Chimayo
Chimayo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The name is derived from a Tewa name for a local landmark, the hill of Tsímáyôe, meaning "good flaking stone" (i.e., obsidian of superior quality. The town is unincorporated and includes many neighborhoods, called plazas or placitas, each with its own name, including El Potrero de Chimayó (the plaza near Chimayo's communal pasture) and the Plaza del Cerro (plaza by the hill). The cluster of plazas called Chimayo lies near Santa Cruz, approximately 25 miles north of Santa Fe. The population was 3,177 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Chimayo
- Median household income
- $56,484
- Median home value
- $227,500
- Median rent
- $873/mo
- Median age
- 48.8
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Chimayo had 3,077 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,077 |
|---|---|
| Density | 398 per sq mi (154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chimayo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,077 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.74 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,073 ft (1,851 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9992° N, 105.9464° W |
| ZIP code | 87567 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3514950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chimayo
- Rio Chiquito2.2 mi E
- La Puebla3.1 mi W
- Cundiyo3.7 mi SE
- Cuartelez4.1 mi W
- Santa Cruz5.0 mi W
- Cordova5.1 mi E
- Sombrillo5.1 mi W
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco5.5 mi SW
- Ohkay Owingeh6.4 mi NW
- Española6.9 mi W
- Nambe7.1 mi S
- La Mesilla7.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Chimayo
What county is Chimayo in?
Chimayo is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Chimayo, NM?
3,077 people lived in Chimayo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chimayo, NM?
The ZIP code of Chimayo is 87567.
What is the elevation of Chimayo?
6,073 feet (1,851 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chimayo?
Rio Chiquito (2.2 mi), La Puebla (3.1 mi), Cundiyo (3.7 mi), Cuartelez (4.1 mi), Santa Cruz (5.0 mi).
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