Coyote
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Coyote is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 110 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,732 ft (2,052 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Youngsville, 3.8 miles NE.
- 110residents (2020 Census)
- 6,732 ftelevation · 2,052 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 26 / sq mipopulation density
- 87012ZIP code
About Coyote
Coyote is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 128 as of the 2010 census. Coyote has a post office with ZIP code 87012. New Mexico State Road 96 passes through the community. Coyote was settled in 1862.
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Coyote had 110 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 110 |
|---|---|
| Density | 26 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coyote at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 110 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.15 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,732 ft (2,052 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1509° N, 106.6076° W |
| ZIP code | 87012 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3518660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coyote
- Youngsville3.8 mi NE
- Cañones10.6 mi E
- Gallina13.8 mi NW
- Abiquiu16.2 mi E
- La Jara18.9 mi W
- Regina19.1 mi W
- La Cueva19.6 mi S
- Cuba22.2 mi SW
- Medanales24.0 mi E
- Los Alamos25.1 mi SE
- Canjilon25.2 mi NE
- Chili25.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Coyote
What county is Coyote in?
Coyote is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Coyote, NM?
110 people lived in Coyote at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Coyote, NM?
The ZIP code of Coyote is 87012.
What is the elevation of Coyote?
6,732 feet (2,052 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Coyote?
Youngsville (3.8 mi), Cañones (10.6 mi), Gallina (13.8 mi), Abiquiu (16.2 mi), La Jara (18.9 mi).
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