La Madera
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico

La Madera is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 729 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,493 ft (1,979 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paa-Ko, 2.4 miles S.
- 729residents (2020 Census)
- 6,493 ftelevation · 1,979 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 33.9 km²
- 56 / sq mipopulation density
- 87047ZIP code
About La Madera
La Madera is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
The CDP is in the southeast corner of the county, bordered to the south by Paa-Ko and Edgewood, both in Bernalillo County. The community sits at the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains, which rise to the west 4 miles (6 km) to the summit of Sandia Crest, elevation 10,678 feet (3,255 m).
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Living in La Madera
- Median household income
- $160,417
- Median home value
- $762,900
- Median age
- 60.3
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La Madera had 729 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 729 |
|---|---|
| Density | 56 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Madera at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sandoval County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 729 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.09 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,493 ft (1,979 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2345° N, 106.3340° W |
| ZIP code | 87047 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3538540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Madera
- Paa-Ko2.4 mi S
- Sandia Park5.1 mi S
- San Antonito5.4 mi S
- Sandia Knolls5.5 mi S
- Golden6.6 mi E
- San Pedro8.4 mi E
- Placitas8.6 mi NW
- Cedar Crest8.7 mi S
- Edgewood9.6 mi SE
- Sandia Heights9.7 mi SW
- Cedar Grove10.2 mi E
- Tijeras10.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Madera
What county is La Madera in?
La Madera is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the population of La Madera, NM?
729 people lived in La Madera at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Madera, NM?
The ZIP code of La Madera is 87047.
What is the elevation of La Madera?
6,493 feet (1,979 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Madera?
Paa-Ko (2.4 mi), Sandia Park (5.1 mi), San Antonito (5.4 mi), Sandia Knolls (5.5 mi), Golden (6.6 mi).
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