El Cerro

Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico

Aerial view of El Cerro, New Mexico
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El Cerro is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Valencia County, New Mexico, with 2,946 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,843 ft (1,476 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valencia, 1.8 miles N.

About El Cerro

El Cerro is a census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, El Cerro had a population of 2,946. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$106,136
Median home value
$311,500
Median rent
$723/mo
Median age
53.1
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El Cerro, NM population

El Cerro had 2,946 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,946
Density697 per sq mi (269 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

El Cerro at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyValencia County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,946 (2020)
Land area4.23 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation4,843 ft (1,476 m)
Coordinates34.7805° N, 106.6957° W
ZIP code87031
Census code (GEOID)3522580

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about El Cerro

What county is El Cerro in?

El Cerro is in Valencia County, New Mexico.

What is the population of El Cerro, NM?

2,946 people lived in El Cerro at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of El Cerro, NM?

The ZIP code of El Cerro is 87031.

What is the elevation of El Cerro?

4,843 feet (1,476 m) above sea level.

What towns are near El Cerro?

Valencia (1.8 mi), El Cerro Mission (3.0 mi), Monterey Park (3.2 mi), Tome (3.3 mi), Peralta (3.4 mi).

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