Escondida
Census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico

Escondida is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Socorro County, New Mexico, with 45 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,623 ft (1,409 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Socorro, 3.3 miles S.
- 45residents (2020 Census)
- 4,623 ftelevation · 1,409 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 335 / sq mipopulation density
- 87823ZIP code
About Escondida
Escondida is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Escondida had a population of 45. Interstate 25 passes through the community.
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Escondida had 45 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45 |
|---|---|
| Density | 335 per sq mi (129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Escondida at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Socorro County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 45 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,623 ft (1,409 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1013° N, 106.8974° W |
| ZIP code | 87823 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3525100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Escondida
- Socorro3.3 mi S
- Lemitar3.8 mi N
- Polvadera7.1 mi N
- Luis Lopez7.7 mi S
- Chamizal8.1 mi N
- Alamillo10.5 mi N
- San Acacia10.6 mi N
- San Antonio12.9 mi S
- San Antonito14.5 mi S
- La Joya17.1 mi N
- Magdalena19.1 mi W
- Abeytas25.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Escondida
What county is Escondida in?
Escondida is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Escondida, NM?
45 people lived in Escondida at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Escondida, NM?
The ZIP code of Escondida is 87823.
What is the elevation of Escondida?
4,623 feet (1,409 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Escondida?
Socorro (3.3 mi), Lemitar (3.8 mi), Polvadera (7.1 mi), Luis Lopez (7.7 mi), Chamizal (8.1 mi).
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