Española
City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Española is a city in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 10,526 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,594 ft (1,705 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Cruz, 2.0 miles E.
- 10,526residents (2020 Census)
- 5,594 ftelevation · 1,705 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.3 km²
- 1,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 87567ZIP code
About Española
Española is a city primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. A portion of the central and eastern section of the city is in Santa Fe County. Founded as a railroad village, it was named Española, with a post office established in 1881, and officially incorporated in 1925. It has been called the first capital city in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was at 10,526. Española is within the Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Los Alamos combined statistical area. The city is home to Northern New Mexico College. Much of the town lies within the boundaries of Santa Clara Pueblo.
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Living in Española
- Median household income
- $47,667
- Median home value
- $210,800
- Median rent
- $829/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Española had 10,526 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,526 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,280 per sq mi (494 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Española at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,526 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.22 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,594 ft (1,705 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0040° N, 106.0701° W |
| ZIP code | 87567 |
| Official website | cityofespanola.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3525170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Española
- Santa Cruz2.0 mi E
- Sombrillo2.5 mi SE
- San Jose2.8 mi NW
- Santa Clara Pueblo2.9 mi SW
- Cuartelez2.9 mi E
- Ohkay Owingeh3.1 mi NE
- La Puebla4.0 mi E
- La Mesilla4.3 mi S
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco4.3 mi SE
- Hernandez4.5 mi NW
- Chamita4.7 mi N
- Pueblito4.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Española
What county is Española in?
Española is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Española, NM?
10,526 people lived in Española at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Española, NM?
The ZIP code of Española is 87567.
What is the elevation of Española?
5,594 feet (1,705 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Española?
Santa Cruz (2.0 mi), Sombrillo (2.5 mi), San Jose (2.8 mi), Santa Clara Pueblo (2.9 mi), Cuartelez (2.9 mi).
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