Eagle Nest
Village in Colfax County, New Mexico
Eagle Nest is a village in Colfax County, New Mexico, with 315 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,238 ft (2,511 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ute Park, 8.7 miles E.
- 315residents (2020 Census)
- 8,238 ftelevation · 2,511 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 70 / sq mipopulation density
- 87718ZIP code
About Eagle Nest
Eagle Nest is a village in Colfax County, New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, Eagle Nest had a population of 315. Located along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, Eagle Nest is a small summer-home and resort destination. Originally named Therma, the village was renamed Eagle Nest in the 1930s. The town is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (a sub-range of the Rocky Mountains) in northern New Mexico near the Colorado border.
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Living in Eagle Nest
- Median household income
- $57,692
- Median home value
- $301,200
- Median rent
- $894/mo
- Median age
- 31.6
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Eagle Nest had 315 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 315 |
|---|---|
| Density | 70 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eagle Nest at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Colfax County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 315 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.48 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,238 ft (2,511 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5470° N, 105.2607° W |
| ZIP code | 87718 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3522020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eagle Nest
- Ute Park8.7 mi E
- Taos Ski Valley10.2 mi W
- Angel Fire11.7 mi S
- Red River14.2 mi NW
- Taos Pueblo17.7 mi W
- Arroyo Seco18.2 mi W
- Cimarron19.8 mi E
- Taos20.9 mi SW
- San Cristobal21.0 mi W
- Questa22.2 mi NW
- Arroyo Hondo22.5 mi W
- Ranchos de Taos22.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Nest
What county is Eagle Nest in?
Eagle Nest is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Eagle Nest, NM?
315 people lived in Eagle Nest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eagle Nest, NM?
The ZIP code of Eagle Nest is 87718.
What is the elevation of Eagle Nest?
8,238 feet (2,511 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eagle Nest?
Ute Park (8.7 mi), Taos Ski Valley (10.2 mi), Angel Fire (11.7 mi), Red River (14.2 mi), Taos Pueblo (17.7 mi).
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