Ojo Sarco

Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Ojo Sarco, New Mexico
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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.

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, NM population

Ojo Sarco had 277 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census277
Density81 per sq mi (31 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ojo Sarco at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyRio Arriba County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population277 (2020)
Land area3.41 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Elevation7,405 ft (2,257 m)
Coordinates36.1249° N, 105.7845° W
ZIP code87527
Census code (GEOID)3553730

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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