Sandia Heights
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Sandia Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 3,273 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,181 ft (1,884 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edith Enclave, 6.1 miles NW.
- 3,273residents (2020 Census)
- 6,181 ftelevation · 1,884 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,774 / sq mipopulation density
- 87122ZIP code
About Sandia Heights
Sandia Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sandia Heights had a population of 3,273. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Sandia Heights
- Median household income
- $143,646
- Median home value
- $670,100
- Median rent
- $3,050/mo
- Median age
- 63.3
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Sandia Heights had 3,273 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,273 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,774 per sq mi (685 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandia Heights at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,273 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,181 ft (1,884 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1743° N, 106.4884° W |
| ZIP code | 87122 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3566765 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandia Heights
- Edith Enclave6.1 mi NW
- Sandia Park7.0 mi E
- Pueblo of Sandia Village7.2 mi NW
- Cedar Crest7.4 mi SE
- North Valley7.5 mi W
- Carnuel8.0 mi S
- San Antonito8.0 mi E
- Tijeras8.7 mi SE
- Paa-Ko8.9 mi E
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque8.9 mi W
- Corrales9.1 mi NW
- Kirtland AFB9.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sandia Heights
What county is Sandia Heights in?
Sandia Heights is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Sandia Heights, NM?
3,273 people lived in Sandia Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandia Heights, NM?
The ZIP code of Sandia Heights is 87122.
What is the elevation of Sandia Heights?
6,181 feet (1,884 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandia Heights?
Edith Enclave (6.1 mi), Sandia Park (7.0 mi), Pueblo of Sandia Village (7.2 mi), Cedar Crest (7.4 mi), North Valley (7.5 mi).
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