Kirtland AFB
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Kirtland AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 3,838 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Carnuel, 5.9 miles E.
- 3,838residents (2020 Census)
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 704 / sq mipopulation density
- 87116main ZIP code (2 in total)
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Living in Kirtland AFB
- Median household income
- $84,884
- Median rent
- $1,794/mo
- Median age
- 24.4
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Kirtland AFB had 3,838 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,838 |
|---|---|
| Density | 704 per sq mi (272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kirtland AFB at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,838 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.45 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.0478° N, 106.5610° W |
| ZIP codes | 87116, 87108 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3536300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kirtland AFB
- Carnuel5.9 mi E
- Albuquerque6.3 mi NW
- South Valley7.4 mi W
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque9.2 mi NW
- North Valley9.4 mi N
- Sandia Heights9.7 mi NE
- Tijeras10.8 mi E
- Cedar Crest11.2 mi NE
- Edith Enclave11.4 mi N
- Cedro12.1 mi E
- Isleta12.6 mi SW
- Paradise Hills13.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kirtland AFB
What county is Kirtland AFB in?
Kirtland AFB is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Kirtland AFB, NM?
3,838 people lived in Kirtland AFB at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kirtland AFB, NM?
The main ZIP code is 87116. Other ZIP codes: 87108.
What towns are near Kirtland AFB?
Carnuel (5.9 mi), Albuquerque (6.3 mi), South Valley (7.4 mi), Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (9.2 mi), North Valley (9.4 mi).
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