Mountainair
Town in Torrance County, New Mexico
Mountainair is a town in Torrance County, New Mexico, with 884 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,519 ft (1,987 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Punta de Agua, 6.3 miles NW.
- 884residents (2020 Census)
- 6,519 ftelevation · 1,987 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 559 / sq mipopulation density
- 87036ZIP code
About Mountainair
Mountainair is a town in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in 1902 by John Corbett, Colonel E. C. Manning, and Elias S. Stover. The population was 884 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The main visitor center for Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is located within the town.
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Living in Mountainair
- Median household income
- $43,021
- Median home value
- $95,300
- Median rent
- $832/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Mountainair had 884 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 884 |
|---|---|
| Density | 559 per sq mi (216 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountainair at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Torrance County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 884 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.58 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,519 ft (1,987 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5212° N, 106.2393° W |
| ZIP code | 87036 |
| Official website | mountainairnm.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3550370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountainair
- Punta de Agua6.3 mi NW
- Deer Canyon7.2 mi S
- Manzano11.2 mi NW
- Willard12.8 mi NE
- Torreon14.5 mi N
- Tajique16.9 mi N
- Estancia20.5 mi NE
- Chilili26.0 mi N
- McIntosh27.0 mi N
- Meadow Lake27.1 mi NW
- Madrone28.1 mi W
- Las Maravillas28.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mountainair
What county is Mountainair in?
Mountainair is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Mountainair, NM?
884 people lived in Mountainair at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountainair, NM?
The ZIP code of Mountainair is 87036.
What is the elevation of Mountainair?
6,519 feet (1,987 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountainair?
Punta de Agua (6.3 mi), Deer Canyon (7.2 mi), Manzano (11.2 mi), Willard (12.8 mi), Torreon (14.5 mi).
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