Newcomb
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico
Newcomb is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 494 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,554 ft (1,693 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sheep Springs, 8.8 miles S.
- 494residents (2020 Census)
- 5,554 ftelevation · 1,693 m
- 9.7 sq miland area · 25.1 km²
- 51 / sq mipopulation density
- 87455ZIP code
About Newcomb
Newcomb (Navajo: Bis Deezʼáhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newcomb had a population of 494. It is part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. Newcomb was founded in 1887 when Joseph Wilkin and Henry Noel set up a trading post. It was known as Crozier from 1903 to 1919.
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Living in Newcomb
- Median household income
- $35,313
- Median home value
- $18,600
- Median rent
- $603/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Newcomb had 494 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 494 |
|---|---|
| Density | 51 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newcomb at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 494 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.68 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,554 ft (1,693 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2852° N, 108.7116° W |
| ZIP code | 87455 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3551770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newcomb
- Sheep Springs8.8 mi S
- Sanostee13.1 mi NW
- Naschitti15.5 mi S
- Crystal23.5 mi SW
- Sehili, AZ26.4 mi W
- Tsaile, AZ28.3 mi W
- Red Rock, AZ29.3 mi NW
- Lukachukai, AZ29.9 mi W
- Tohatchi30.6 mi S
- Navajo31.9 mi SW
- Lake Valley33.4 mi SE
- Ojo Amarillo34.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Newcomb
What county is Newcomb in?
Newcomb is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Newcomb, NM?
494 people lived in Newcomb at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newcomb, NM?
The ZIP code of Newcomb is 87455.
What is the elevation of Newcomb?
5,554 feet (1,693 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newcomb?
Sheep Springs (8.8 mi), Sanostee (13.1 mi), Naschitti (15.5 mi), Crystal (23.5 mi), Sehili (26.4 mi).
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