Picacho Hills
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Picacho Hills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 1,864 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,137 ft (1,261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairacres, 2.6 miles E.
- 1,864residents (2020 Census)
- 4,137 ftelevation · 1,261 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 575 / sq mipopulation density
- 88046ZIP code
About Picacho Hills
Picacho Hills is a planned community and census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Picacho Hills had a population of 1,864.
The community is in central Doña Ana County, 6 miles (10 km) west of the center of Las Cruces and on the west side of the Rio Grande valley, on a hillside rising above the older community of Picacho. The CDP takes its name from Picacho Hills Country Club, around which the residential areas of the community have been built.
It is located in Las Cruces Public Schools.
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Living in Picacho Hills
- Median household income
- $120,850
- Median home value
- $456,400
- Median age
- 67.3
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Picacho Hills had 1,864 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,864 |
|---|---|
| Density | 575 per sq mi (222 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Picacho Hills at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,864 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,137 ft (1,261 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3158° N, 106.8785° W |
| ZIP code | 88046 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3556748 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Picacho Hills
- Fairacres2.6 mi E
- San Ysidro4.8 mi NE
- Mesilla5.2 mi SE
- Las Cruces5.2 mi E
- Doña Ana6.5 mi NE
- Tortugas7.9 mi SE
- San Pablo8.1 mi SE
- University Park8.2 mi E
- Radium Springs11.3 mi N
- San Miguel14.3 mi SE
- Butterfield Park14.9 mi NE
- Mesquite15.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Picacho Hills
What county is Picacho Hills in?
Picacho Hills is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Picacho Hills, NM?
1,864 people lived in Picacho Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Picacho Hills, NM?
The ZIP code of Picacho Hills is 88046.
What is the elevation of Picacho Hills?
4,137 feet (1,261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Picacho Hills?
Fairacres (2.6 mi), San Ysidro (4.8 mi), Mesilla (5.2 mi), Las Cruces (5.2 mi), Doña Ana (6.5 mi).
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