Ojo Sarco
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Ojo Sarco is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 277 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,405 ft (2,257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chamisal, 3.9 miles NE.
- 277residents (2020 Census)
- 7,405 ftelevation · 2,257 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 81 / sq mipopulation density
- 87527ZIP code
About Ojo Sarco
Ojo Sarco is an unincorporated community located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ojo Sarco had a population of 277. Ojo Sarco is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 1 mile (1.6 km) from New Mexico State Road 76 and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west-southwest of Las Trampas. Ojo Sarco had its own post office until June 8, 1996. Ojo Sarco was founded by settlers on the Las Trampas Land Grant which dates back to 1751.
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Living in Ojo Sarco
- Median household income
- $13,292
- Median home value
- $63,200
- Median age
- 72.2
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Ojo Sarco had 277 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 277 |
|---|---|
| Density | 81 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ojo Sarco at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 277 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,405 ft (2,257 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1249° N, 105.7845° W |
| ZIP code | 87527 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3553730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ojo Sarco
- Chamisal3.9 mi NE
- Rio Lucio5.9 mi NE
- Peñasco6.1 mi NE
- Picuris Pueblo6.2 mi NE
- Truchas6.3 mi S
- Dixon7.0 mi NW
- Vadito7.7 mi NE
- Cordova8.7 mi SW
- Velarde10.0 mi W
- Rio Chiquito11.3 mi SW
- Canova11.8 mi W
- Chimayo12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ojo Sarco
What county is Ojo Sarco in?
Ojo Sarco is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Ojo Sarco, NM?
277 people lived in Ojo Sarco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ojo Sarco, NM?
The ZIP code of Ojo Sarco is 87527.
What is the elevation of Ojo Sarco?
7,405 feet (2,257 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ojo Sarco?
Chamisal (3.9 mi), Rio Lucio (5.9 mi), Peñasco (6.1 mi), Picuris Pueblo (6.2 mi), Truchas (6.3 mi).
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