Ponderosa

Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Ponderosa, New Mexico
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Ponderosa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 379 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,010 ft (1,832 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jemez Pueblo, 5.5 miles SW.

About Ponderosa

Ponderosa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ponderosa had a population of 379. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Ponderosa, NM population

Ponderosa had 379 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census379
Density42 per sq mi (16 per km²)

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

Ponderosa at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountySandoval County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population379 (2020)
Land area9.13 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Elevation6,010 ft (1,832 m)
Coordinates35.6555° N, 106.6545° W
ZIP code87044
Census code (GEOID)3558980

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Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa

What county is Ponderosa in?

Ponderosa is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Ponderosa, NM?

379 people lived in Ponderosa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ponderosa, NM?

The ZIP code of Ponderosa is 87044.

What is the elevation of Ponderosa?

6,010 feet (1,832 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ponderosa?

Jemez Pueblo (5.5 mi), Cañon (5.6 mi), Jemez Springs (8.4 mi), Zia Pueblo (9.4 mi), San Ysidro (9.4 mi).

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