Meadow Lake
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico

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.
- 4,573residents (2020 Census)
- 5,449 ftelevation · 1,661 m
- 11.6 sq miland area · 30.1 km²
- 393 / sq mipopulation density
- 87042ZIP code
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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Living in Meadow Lake
- Median household income
- $43,649
- Median home value
- $77,900
- Median rent
- $908/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Meadow Lake had 4,573 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,573 |
|---|---|
| Density | 393 per sq mi (152 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Meadow Lake at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Valencia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,573 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.64 sq mi (30.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,449 ft (1,661 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8031° N, 106.5704° W |
| ZIP code | 87042 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3547220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Meadow Lake
- El Cerro Mission4.8 mi SW
- Monterey Park5.9 mi SW
- Valencia6.6 mi W
- Peralta6.8 mi W
- Chical7.0 mi NW
- Las Maravillas7.1 mi SW
- El Cerro7.3 mi W
- Bosque Farms8.1 mi NW
- Tome9.8 mi SW
- Isleta10.1 mi NW
- Adelino11.3 mi SW
- Los Chaves11.8 mi SW
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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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