Mesquite
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Mesquite is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 984 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,839 ft (1,170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Miguel, 2.4 miles SW.
- 984residents (2020 Census)
- 3,839 ftelevation · 1,170 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 1,202 / sq mipopulation density
- 88048ZIP code
About Mesquite
Mesquite is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mesquite had a population of 984. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Mesquite
- Median household income
- $70,692
- Median home value
- $96,400
- Median age
- 63.1
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Mesquite had 984 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 984 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,202 per sq mi (464 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mesquite at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 984 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,839 ft (1,170 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1670° N, 106.6885° W |
| ZIP code | 88048 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3548270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mesquite
- San Miguel2.4 mi SW
- La Mesa3.2 mi S
- Vado3.3 mi SE
- San Pablo7.2 mi NW
- Berino7.8 mi SE
- Tortugas8.1 mi NW
- University Park8.3 mi NW
- Chamberino9.0 mi S
- Mesilla10.0 mi NW
- Anthony11.9 mi SE
- Las Cruces12.5 mi NW
- Fairacres12.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Mesquite
What county is Mesquite in?
Mesquite is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Mesquite, NM?
984 people lived in Mesquite at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mesquite, NM?
The ZIP code of Mesquite is 88048.
What is the elevation of Mesquite?
3,839 feet (1,170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mesquite?
San Miguel (2.4 mi), La Mesa (3.2 mi), Vado (3.3 mi), San Pablo (7.2 mi), Berino (7.8 mi).
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