La Mesa

Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Aerial view of La Mesa, New Mexico
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La Mesa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 649 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,825 ft (1,166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Miguel, 2.3 miles NW.

About La Mesa

La Mesa is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Mesa had a population of 649. La Mesa has a post office with ZIP code 88044. NM 28 passes through the community.

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$206,300
Median rent
$570/mo
Median age
63.7
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La Mesa, NM population

La Mesa had 649 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census649
Density273 per sq mi (106 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

La Mesa at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyDoña Ana County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population649 (2020)
Land area2.37 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Elevation3,825 ft (1,166 m)
Coordinates32.1244° N, 106.7090° W
ZIP code88048
Census code (GEOID)3538680

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about La Mesa

What county is La Mesa in?

La Mesa is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

What is the population of La Mesa, NM?

649 people lived in La Mesa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of La Mesa, NM?

The ZIP code of La Mesa is 88048.

What is the elevation of La Mesa?

3,825 feet (1,166 m) above sea level.

What towns are near La Mesa?

San Miguel (2.3 mi), Vado (3.1 mi), Mesquite (3.2 mi), Chamberino (6.4 mi), Berino (6.4 mi).

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