Meadow Lake

Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico

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Meadow Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Valencia County, New Mexico, with 4,573 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,449 ft (1,661 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Cerro Mission, 4.8 miles SW.

About Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Meadow Lake had a population of 4,573. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$43,649
Median home value
$77,900
Median rent
$908/mo
Median age
39.4
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Meadow Lake, NM population

Meadow Lake had 4,573 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,573
Density393 per sq mi (152 per km²)

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

Meadow Lake at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyValencia County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,573 (2020)
Land area11.64 sq mi (30.1 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation5,449 ft (1,661 m)
Coordinates34.8031° N, 106.5704° W
ZIP code87042
Census code (GEOID)3547220

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

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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lake

What county is Meadow Lake in?

Meadow Lake is in Valencia County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Meadow Lake, NM?

4,573 people lived in Meadow Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Meadow Lake, NM?

The ZIP code of Meadow Lake is 87042.

What is the elevation of Meadow Lake?

5,449 feet (1,661 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Meadow Lake?

El Cerro Mission (4.8 mi), Monterey Park (5.9 mi), Valencia (6.6 mi), Peralta (6.8 mi), Chical (7.0 mi).

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