South Valley

Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

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South Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 38,338 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,925 ft (1,501 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pajarito Mesa, 5.9 miles W.

About South Valley

South Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 38,338 at the 2020 Census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Postal Service uses "Albuquerque" for all South Valley addresses (ZIP code 87105).

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Living in South Valley

Median household income
$58,224
Median home value
$224,300
Median rent
$954/mo
Median age
41.7
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South Valley, NM population

South Valley had 38,338 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census38,338
Density1,322 per sq mi (510 per km²)

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

South Valley at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyBernalillo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population38,338 (2020)
Land area29.00 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Water area1.28 sq mi (3.31 km²)
Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Coordinates35.0086° N, 106.6822° W
ZIP code87105
Census code (GEOID)3574520

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

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Frequently asked questions about South Valley

What county is South Valley in?

South Valley is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

What is the population of South Valley, NM?

38,338 people lived in South Valley at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of South Valley, NM?

The ZIP code of South Valley is 87105.

What is the elevation of South Valley?

4,925 feet (1,501 m) above sea level.

What towns are near South Valley?

Pajarito Mesa (5.9 mi), Albuquerque (6.9 mi), Isleta (7.3 mi), Kirtland AFB (7.4 mi), Chical (9.9 mi).

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