Ponderosa
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico

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.
- 379residents (2020 Census)
- 6,010 ftelevation · 1,832 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.6 km²
- 42 / sq mipopulation density
- 87044ZIP code
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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- Median household income
- $60,313
- Median age
- 57.1
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Ponderosa had 379 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 379 |
|---|---|
| Density | 42 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ponderosa at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sandoval County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 379 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.13 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,010 ft (1,832 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6555° N, 106.6545° W |
| ZIP code | 87044 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3558980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ponderosa
- Jemez Pueblo5.5 mi SW
- Cañon5.6 mi W
- Jemez Springs8.4 mi N
- Zia Pueblo9.4 mi S
- San Ysidro9.4 mi SW
- La Cueva14.8 mi N
- Cochiti17.4 mi E
- Cochiti Lake17.5 mi E
- Santo Domingo Pueblo18.6 mi SE
- Peña Blanca19.0 mi E
- San Felipe Pueblo20.2 mi SE
- Algodones21.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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