Los Chaves
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico

Los Chaves is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Valencia County, New Mexico, with 4,997 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,823 ft (1,470 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tome, 2.1 miles E.
- 4,997residents (2020 Census)
- 4,823 ftelevation · 1,470 m
- 11.4 sq miland area · 29.6 km²
- 437 / sq mipopulation density
- 87060ZIP code
About Los Chaves
Los Chavez is a census-designated place (CDP) in Valencia County, New Mexico. The population was 5,033 at the time of the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Los Chaves
- Median household income
- $79,662
- Median home value
- $285,700
- Median rent
- $833/mo
- Median age
- 49.9
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Los Chaves had 4,997 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,997 |
|---|---|
| Density | 437 per sq mi (169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Los Chaves at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Valencia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,997 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.43 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7335° N, 106.7611° W |
| ZIP code | 87060 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3542740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Los Chaves
- Tome2.1 mi E
- Adelino2.5 mi SE
- Belen3.5 mi NW
- Sausal3.7 mi S
- El Cerro4.9 mi NE
- Los Lunas5.0 mi N
- Las Maravillas5.5 mi E
- Monterey Park6.3 mi E
- Valencia6.5 mi NE
- Rio Communities6.6 mi SE
- El Cerro Mission7.0 mi E
- Peralta7.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Los Chaves
What county is Los Chaves in?
Los Chaves is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Los Chaves, NM?
4,997 people lived in Los Chaves at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Los Chaves, NM?
The ZIP code of Los Chaves is 87060.
What is the elevation of Los Chaves?
4,823 feet (1,470 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Los Chaves?
Tome (2.1 mi), Adelino (2.5 mi), Belen (3.5 mi), Sausal (3.7 mi), El Cerro (4.9 mi).
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