Rio Rancho Estates

Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico
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Rio Rancho Estates is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 1,801 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,007 ft (1,831 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rio Rancho, 5.7 miles E.

About Rio Rancho Estates

Rio Rancho Estates is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Rio Rancho Estates had a population of 1,801.

The CDP is in the southern part of the county, bordered to the east and south by the city of Rio Rancho. The southern border of the CDP partially follows the Bernalillo County line. The community is 18 miles (29 km) north-northwest of the center of Albuquerque.

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Living in Rio Rancho Estates

Median household income
$91,635
Median home value
$153,500
Median age
46.5
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Rio Rancho Estates, NM population

Rio Rancho Estates had 1,801 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,801
Density26 per sq mi (10 per km²)

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

Rio Rancho Estates at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountySandoval County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,801 (2020)
Land area68.35 sq mi (177.0 km²)
Elevation6,007 ft (1,831 m)
Coordinates35.3004° N, 106.7985° W
ZIP codes87124, 87144
Census code (GEOID)3563530

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

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Frequently asked questions about Rio Rancho Estates

What county is Rio Rancho Estates in?

Rio Rancho Estates is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Rio Rancho Estates, NM?

1,801 people lived in Rio Rancho Estates at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rio Rancho Estates, NM?

The main ZIP code is 87124. Other ZIP codes: 87144.

What is the elevation of Rio Rancho Estates?

6,007 feet (1,831 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rio Rancho Estates?

Rio Rancho (5.7 mi), Paradise Hills (8.9 mi), Corrales (10.5 mi), Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (12.9 mi), Pueblo of Sandia Village (13.3 mi).

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