Sunshine
Census-designated place in Luna County, New Mexico

Sunshine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Luna County, New Mexico, with 487 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,249 ft (1,295 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pulpotio Bareas, 5.8 miles N.
- 487residents (2020 Census)
- 4,249 ftelevation · 1,295 m
- 17.6 sq miland area · 45.7 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 88030ZIP code
About Sunshine
Sunshine is a census-designated place in Luna County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sunshine had a population of 487. New Mexico State Road 11 passes through the community.
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Living in Sunshine
- Median household income
- $45,076
- Median home value
- $181,200
- Median age
- 58.5
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Sunshine had 487 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 487 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunshine at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Luna County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 487 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.64 sq mi (45.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,249 ft (1,295 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1344° N, 107.7838° W |
| ZIP code | 88030 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3575710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunshine
- Pulpotio Bareas5.8 mi N
- La Hacienda6.0 mi NE
- Mountain View6.9 mi N
- Deming9.1 mi N
- Ventura9.6 mi NE
- Pecan Park11.4 mi NE
- Keeler Farm12.6 mi N
- City of the Sun21.4 mi S
- Columbus22.8 mi S
- Old Town27.4 mi N
- Faywood34.3 mi N
- Hachita35.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sunshine
What county is Sunshine in?
Sunshine is in Luna County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Sunshine, NM?
487 people lived in Sunshine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunshine, NM?
The ZIP code of Sunshine is 88030.
What is the elevation of Sunshine?
4,249 feet (1,295 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunshine?
Pulpotio Bareas (5.8 mi), La Hacienda (6.0 mi), Mountain View (6.9 mi), Deming (9.1 mi), Ventura (9.6 mi).
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