Sunland Park
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Sunland Park is a city in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 16,702 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,789 ft (1,155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prado Verde, 4.6 miles N.
- 16,702residents (2020 Census)
- 3,789 ftelevation · 1,155 m
- 14.7 sq miland area · 38.2 km²
- 1,134 / sq mipopulation density
- 79922ZIP code
About Sunland Park
Sunland Park is a city in southeastern Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States, on the borders of Texas and the Mexican state of Chihuahua, with Ciudad Juárez adjoining it on the south and El Paso, Texas, on the east. The community of Santa Teresa adjoins it on the northwest. As of the 2020 census, Sunland Park had a population of 16,702. It was estimated at 17,978 by the United States Census Bureau in 2019. Though it lies adjacent to El Paso, being in Doña Ana County makes it a part of the Las Cruces metropolitan statistical area. Las Cruces is 42 miles (68 km) to the north.
The city is at the foot of Mount Cristo Rey, next to the Rio Grande, and is named for Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, which lies within the city limits. The location was formerly called "Anapra", a name shared by an adjacent area of Ciudad Juárez.
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Living in Sunland Park
- Median household income
- $62,814
- Median home value
- $215,200
- Median rent
- $920/mo
- Median age
- 30.9
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Sunland Park had 16,702 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,702 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,134 per sq mi (438 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunland Park at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,702 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.73 sq mi (38.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,789 ft (1,155 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8236° N, 106.6003° W |
| ZIP code | 79922 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3575640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunland Park
- Prado Verde, TX4.6 mi N
- Santa Teresa5.4 mi NW
- Canutillo, TX6.6 mi N
- Vinton, TX9.4 mi N
- La Union9.5 mi NW
- Westway, TX9.5 mi N
- El Paso, TX10.1 mi E
- Anthony, TX11.3 mi N
- Anthony13.1 mi N
- Fort Bliss, TX13.3 mi E
- Chamberino15.4 mi N
- Berino17.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sunland Park
What county is Sunland Park in?
Sunland Park is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Sunland Park, NM?
16,702 people lived in Sunland Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunland Park, NM?
The ZIP code of Sunland Park is 79922.
What is the elevation of Sunland Park?
3,789 feet (1,155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunland Park?
Prado Verde (4.6 mi), Santa Teresa (5.4 mi), Canutillo (6.6 mi), Vinton (9.4 mi), La Union (9.5 mi).
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