El Cerro
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico

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.
- 2,946residents (2020 Census)
- 4,843 ftelevation · 1,476 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 697 / sq mipopulation density
- 87031ZIP code
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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Living in El Cerro
- Median household income
- $106,136
- Median home value
- $311,500
- Median rent
- $723/mo
- Median age
- 53.1
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El Cerro had 2,946 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,946 |
|---|---|
| Density | 697 per sq mi (269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Cerro at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Valencia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,946 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.23 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7805° N, 106.6957° W |
| ZIP code | 87031 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3522580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Cerro
- Valencia1.8 mi N
- El Cerro Mission3.0 mi E
- Monterey Park3.2 mi SE
- Tome3.3 mi SW
- Peralta3.4 mi N
- Las Maravillas3.6 mi SE
- Los Chaves4.9 mi SW
- Bosque Farms5.0 mi N
- Adelino5.5 mi S
- Los Lunas5.7 mi W
- Chical6.1 mi N
- Belen6.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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