Hanover
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico

Hanover is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grant County, New Mexico, with 144 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,368 ft (1,941 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cobre, 2.7 miles SW.
- 144residents (2020 Census)
- 6,368 ftelevation · 1,941 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 103 / sq mipopulation density
- 88022ZIP code
About Hanover
Hanover is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hanover had a population of 144. Hanover has a post office with ZIP code 88041. New Mexico State Road 152 and New Mexico State Road 356 pass through the community. The town was named after the local Hanover Mines. Sofio Henkel, one of the original settlers, came from Hanover, Germany, in 1841 and mined until 1843, when he was driven away by Apaches.
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- Median household income
- $31,000
- Median age
- 31.5
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Hanover had 144 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 144 |
|---|---|
| Density | 103 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hanover at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 144 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.40 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,368 ft (1,941 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8148° N, 108.0897° W |
| ZIP code | 88022 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3531540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hanover
- Cobre2.7 mi SW
- Santa Clara4.2 mi SW
- Bayard4.7 mi SW
- North Hurley6.9 mi S
- Arenas Valley7.1 mi SW
- Mimbres7.9 mi E
- Hurley8.4 mi S
- Pinos Altos8.5 mi NW
- Casas Adobes8.8 mi E
- Rosedale9.6 mi W
- San Lorenzo9.9 mi E
- Silver City10.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hanover
What county is Hanover in?
Hanover is in Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Hanover, NM?
144 people lived in Hanover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hanover, NM?
The ZIP code of Hanover is 88022.
What is the elevation of Hanover?
6,368 feet (1,941 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hanover?
Cobre (2.7 mi), Santa Clara (4.2 mi), Bayard (4.7 mi), North Hurley (6.9 mi), Arenas Valley (7.1 mi).
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