Happy Valley
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico
Happy Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Eddy County, New Mexico, with 617 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,209 ft (978 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carlsbad, 3.5 miles SE.
- 617residents (2020 Census)
- 3,209 ftelevation · 978 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 288 / sq mipopulation density
- 88220ZIP code
About Happy Valley
Happy Valley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Happy Valley had a population of 617. The community is located on the western edge of Carlsbad; New Mexico State Road 524 passes through the area. The town was settled as a farming community before potash was manufactured here. It was named because the lack of land use regulations made residents happy.
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Living in Happy Valley
- Median household income
- $62,215
- Median home value
- $200,000
- Median rent
- $1,115/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Happy Valley had 617 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 617 |
|---|---|
| Density | 288 per sq mi (111 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Happy Valley at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Eddy County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 617 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.14 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,209 ft (978 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4259° N, 104.2898° W |
| ZIP code | 88220 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3531680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Happy Valley
- Carlsbad3.5 mi SE
- La Huerta4.2 mi E
- Livingston Wheeler5.6 mi SE
- Loving14.8 mi SE
- Whites City17.9 mi S
- Malaga19.3 mi SE
- Atoka25.2 mi N
- Artesia30.4 mi N
- Morningside30.7 mi N
- Loco Hills32.7 mi NE
- Hope37.5 mi NW
- Lake Arthur39.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley
What county is Happy Valley in?
Happy Valley is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Happy Valley, NM?
617 people lived in Happy Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Happy Valley, NM?
The ZIP code of Happy Valley is 88220.
What is the elevation of Happy Valley?
3,209 feet (978 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Happy Valley?
Carlsbad (3.5 mi), La Huerta (4.2 mi), Livingston Wheeler (5.6 mi), Loving (14.8 mi), Whites City (17.9 mi).
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