Pinon
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico
Pinon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Otero County, New Mexico, with 24 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,060 ft (1,847 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Weed, 15.2 miles NW.
- 24residents (2020 Census)
- 6,060 ftelevation · 1,847 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 5 / sq mipopulation density
- 88354ZIP code
About Pinon
Piñon is an unincorporated ranching community in Otero County in southern New Mexico, in the southwestern United States. It is in the pinyon-juniper woodland habitat with an altitude of 6,060 feet and is located at the intersection of NM Route 24 and NM Route 506.
The area is arid and subject to forest fires. In June 2011, the lightning-caused Gage Fire burned 1385 acres just to the west of town.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pinon weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to Pinon
There are no webcams in Pinon itself. These are the closest, 32 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Do you know Pinon? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Pinon special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Pinon
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Pinon Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Pinon, NM population
Pinon had 24 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5 per sq mi (2 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pinon at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 24 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.16 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,060 ft (1,847 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6195° N, 105.3769° W |
| ZIP code | 88354 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3557440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pinon
- Weed15.2 mi NW
- Sacramento15.8 mi NW
- Timberon18.6 mi W
- Mayhill20.1 mi N
- Twin Forks27.0 mi NW
- Cloudcroft30.9 mi NW
- High Rolls32.9 mi NW
- Boles Acres37.6 mi W
- Alamogordo38.7 mi NW
- Hope39.6 mi E
- La Luz40.7 mi NW
- Mescalero43.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pinon
What county is Pinon in?
Pinon is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Pinon, NM?
24 people lived in Pinon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pinon, NM?
The ZIP code of Pinon is 88354.
What is the elevation of Pinon?
6,060 feet (1,847 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pinon?
Weed (15.2 mi), Sacramento (15.8 mi), Timberon (18.6 mi), Mayhill (20.1 mi), Twin Forks (27.0 mi).
Last updated: