Pinos Altos

Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Pinos Altos, New Mexico
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Pinos Altos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grant County, New Mexico, with 225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,011 ft (2,137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Walnut Village, 4.7 miles SW.

About Pinos Altos

Pinos Altos is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. The community was a mining town, formed in 1860 following the discovery of gold in the nearby Pinos Altos Mountains. The town site is located about five to ten miles north of the present day Silver City. Although once abandoned, the town is now a place for summer homes and caters to tourists. As of the 2020 census, Pinos Altos had a population of 225.

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Median age
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Pinos Altos, NM population

Pinos Altos had 225 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census225
Density297 per sq mi (115 per km²)

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

Pinos Altos at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyGrant County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population225 (2020)
Land area0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Elevation7,011 ft (2,137 m)
Coordinates32.8665° N, 108.2220° W
ZIP code88053
Census code (GEOID)3557510

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

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Frequently asked questions about Pinos Altos

What county is Pinos Altos in?

Pinos Altos is in Grant County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Pinos Altos, NM?

225 people lived in Pinos Altos at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pinos Altos, NM?

The ZIP code of Pinos Altos is 88053.

What is the elevation of Pinos Altos?

7,011 feet (2,137 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pinos Altos?

Little Walnut Village (4.7 mi), Arenas Valley (6.4 mi), Silver City (6.7 mi), Rosedale (7.1 mi), Santa Clara (7.3 mi).

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