Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Placitas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 5,041 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,955 ft (1,815 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Algodones, 4.2 miles NW.
- 5,041residents (2020 Census)
- 5,955 ftelevation · 1,815 m
- 29.4 sq miland area · 76.3 km²
- 171 / sq mipopulation density
- 87043ZIP code
About Placitas
Placitas is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,977. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Placitas
- Median household income
- $109,750
- Median home value
- $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,717/mo
- Median age
- 64.8
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Placitas had 5,041 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,041 |
|---|---|
| Density | 171 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Placitas at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sandoval County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,041 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.44 sq mi (76.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,955 ft (1,815 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3226° N, 106.4429° W |
| ZIP code | 87043 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3558070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Placitas
- Algodones4.2 mi NW
- Santa Ana Pueblo4.6 mi NW
- Bernalillo6.3 mi W
- San Felipe Pueblo8.2 mi N
- Pueblo of Sandia Village8.6 mi SW
- La Madera8.6 mi SE
- Paa-Ko10.5 mi SE
- Sandia Heights10.6 mi S
- Edith Enclave11.1 mi SW
- Sandia Park11.7 mi S
- Corrales11.9 mi SW
- San Antonito12.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Placitas
What county is Placitas in?
Placitas is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Placitas, NM?
5,041 people lived in Placitas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Placitas, NM?
The ZIP code of Placitas is 87043.
What is the elevation of Placitas?
5,955 feet (1,815 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Placitas?
Algodones (4.2 mi), Santa Ana Pueblo (4.6 mi), Bernalillo (6.3 mi), San Felipe Pueblo (8.2 mi), Pueblo of Sandia Village (8.6 mi).
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