Hernandez
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Hernandez is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,689 ft (1,734 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Duende, 1.1 miles NW.
- 756residents (2020 Census)
- 5,689 ftelevation · 1,734 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 446 / sq mipopulation density
- 87566ZIP code
About Hernandez
Hernandez is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Hernandez is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Española on highway US 84 / US 285.
As of the 2020 census, Hernandez had a population of 756.
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Living in Hernandez
- Median household income
- $26,923
- Median home value
- $148,200
- Median rent
- $894/mo
- Median age
- 50.4
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Hernandez had 756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 446 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hernandez at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 756 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.70 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0569° N, 106.1178° W |
| ZIP code | 87566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3532100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hernandez
- El Duende1.1 mi NW
- Chamita1.6 mi NE
- San Jose1.7 mi SE
- Pueblito2.3 mi NE
- Chili3.8 mi NW
- Alcalde3.9 mi NE
- Ohkay Owingeh4.1 mi E
- Española4.5 mi SE
- La Villita4.6 mi NE
- Los Luceros6.0 mi NE
- Santa Clara Pueblo6.0 mi S
- Santa Cruz6.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hernandez
What county is Hernandez in?
Hernandez is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Hernandez, NM?
756 people lived in Hernandez at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hernandez, NM?
The ZIP code of Hernandez is 87566.
What is the elevation of Hernandez?
5,689 feet (1,734 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hernandez?
El Duende (1.1 mi), Chamita (1.6 mi), San Jose (1.7 mi), Pueblito (2.3 mi), Chili (3.8 mi).
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