Mesilla
Town in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Mesilla is a town in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 1,797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,881 ft (1,183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairacres, 2.9 miles NW.
- 1,797residents (2020 Census)
- 3,881 ftelevation · 1,183 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.7 km²
- 316 / sq mipopulation density
- 88046ZIP code
About Mesilla
Mesilla (also known as La Mesilla and Old Mesilla) is a town in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,797 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
During the Civil War, Mesilla briefly served as capital of the Confederate Territory of Arizona.
The Mesilla Plaza is a National Historic Landmark.
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Living in Mesilla
- Median household income
- $74,750
- Median home value
- $301,400
- Median rent
- $994/mo
- Median age
- 56.1
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Mesilla had 1,797 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,797 |
|---|---|
| Density | 316 per sq mi (122 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mesilla at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,797 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.68 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2693° N, 106.8091° W |
| ZIP code | 88046 |
| Official website | mesillanm.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3548060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mesilla
- Fairacres2.9 mi NW
- San Pablo3.0 mi SE
- Tortugas3.2 mi E
- University Park3.7 mi E
- Las Cruces4.1 mi N
- Picacho Hills5.2 mi NW
- San Ysidro6.0 mi N
- Doña Ana8.6 mi N
- San Miguel9.3 mi SE
- Mesquite10.0 mi SE
- La Mesa11.6 mi SE
- Vado13.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mesilla
What county is Mesilla in?
Mesilla is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Mesilla, NM?
1,797 people lived in Mesilla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mesilla, NM?
The ZIP code of Mesilla is 88046.
What is the elevation of Mesilla?
3,881 feet (1,183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mesilla?
Fairacres (2.9 mi), San Pablo (3.0 mi), Tortugas (3.2 mi), University Park (3.7 mi), Las Cruces (4.1 mi).
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