La Luz
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico
La Luz is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Otero County, New Mexico, with 1,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,751 ft (1,448 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alamogordo, 6.2 miles S.
- 1,578residents (2020 Census)
- 4,751 ftelevation · 1,448 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.7 km²
- 148 / sq mipopulation density
- 88337ZIP code
About La Luz
La Luz is a census-designated place (CDP) in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Luz had a population of 1,578. It is located immediately north of Alamogordo and lies in the eastern edge of the Tularosa Basin and on the western flank of the Sacramento Mountains. Until 1848, La Luz was a part of Mexico. The CDP gets its name from the Spanish word for "light".
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Living in La Luz
- Median household income
- $46,655
- Median home value
- $68,100
- Median rent
- $765/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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La Luz had 1,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 148 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Luz at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.68 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,751 ft (1,448 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9716° N, 105.9397° W |
| ZIP code | 88337 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3538330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Luz
- Alamogordo6.2 mi S
- High Rolls8.4 mi E
- Tularosa8.4 mi NW
- Boles Acres10.7 mi S
- Cloudcroft12.1 mi E
- Bent12.4 mi N
- Holloman AFB12.6 mi SW
- Mescalero13.9 mi NE
- Twin Forks17.2 mi E
- Sacramento25.3 mi SE
- Mayhill25.9 mi E
- Weed26.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Luz
What county is La Luz in?
La Luz is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the population of La Luz, NM?
1,578 people lived in La Luz at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Luz, NM?
The ZIP code of La Luz is 88337.
What is the elevation of La Luz?
4,751 feet (1,448 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Luz?
Alamogordo (6.2 mi), High Rolls (8.4 mi), Tularosa (8.4 mi), Boles Acres (10.7 mi), Cloudcroft (12.1 mi).
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