Peñasco
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico
Peñasco is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taos County, New Mexico, with 474 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,644 ft (2,330 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vadito, 1.8 miles NE.
- 474residents (2020 Census)
- 7,644 ftelevation · 2,330 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 390 / sq mipopulation density
- 87553ZIP code
About Peñasco
Peñasco is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taos County, New Mexico. It is located along the scenic High Road to Taos. As of the 2020 census, Peñasco had a population of 474.
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Living in Peñasco
- Median household income
- $45,833
- Median home value
- $229,300
- Median rent
- $963/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Peñasco had 474 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 474 |
|---|---|
| Density | 390 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peñasco at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 474 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,644 ft (2,330 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1703° N, 105.6907° W |
| ZIP code | 87553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3555900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peñasco
- Vadito1.8 mi NE
- Rio Lucio2.2 mi NW
- Picuris Pueblo2.8 mi NW
- Chamisal3.1 mi W
- Ojo Sarco6.1 mi SW
- Dixon11.2 mi W
- Truchas11.5 mi SW
- Talpa13.0 mi NE
- Ranchos de Taos14.1 mi N
- Cordova14.3 mi SW
- Velarde15.0 mi W
- Taos16.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peñasco
What county is Peñasco in?
Peñasco is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Peñasco, NM?
474 people lived in Peñasco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peñasco, NM?
The ZIP code of Peñasco is 87553.
What is the elevation of Peñasco?
7,644 feet (2,330 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peñasco?
Vadito (1.8 mi), Rio Lucio (2.2 mi), Picuris Pueblo (2.8 mi), Chamisal (3.1 mi), Ojo Sarco (6.1 mi).
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