Sunshine

Census-designated place in Luna County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Sunshine, New Mexico
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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.

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, NM population

Sunshine had 487 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census487
Density28 per sq mi (11 per km²)

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

Sunshine at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyLuna County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population487 (2020)
Land area17.64 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Elevation4,249 ft (1,295 m)
Coordinates32.1344° N, 107.7838° W
ZIP code88030
Census code (GEOID)3575710

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

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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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