Thunder Mountain
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Thunder Mountain is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, with 1,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,686 ft (2,038 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgewood, 2.3 miles N.
- 1,171residents (2020 Census)
- 6,686 ftelevation · 2,038 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 265 / sq mipopulation density
- 87015ZIP code
About Thunder Mountain
Thunder Mountain is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Thunder Mountain had a population of 1,171.
The CDP is in southwestern Santa Fe County. It is bordered to the north and east by the city of Edgewood, to the south by Barton, and to the west by Bernalillo County. Interstate 40 forms the southern border of the CDP, with access from Exit 187 to the east in Edgewood and from Exit 181 to the west in Sedillo. I-40 leads west 25 miles (40 km) to Albuquerque and east 90 miles (140 km) to Santa Rosa.
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Living in Thunder Mountain
- Median household income
- $47,309
- Median home value
- $400,000
- Median age
- 63.3
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Thunder Mountain had 1,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 265 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thunder Mountain at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.42 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,686 ft (2,038 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0983° N, 106.2235° W |
| ZIP code | 87015 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3577635 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thunder Mountain
- Edgewood2.3 mi N
- Barton3.0 mi SW
- Sedillo3.7 mi W
- Sandia Knolls6.0 mi NW
- Cedar Grove6.3 mi NE
- San Antonito8.1 mi NW
- Tijeras8.6 mi W
- Cedar Crest8.9 mi W
- Cedro9.1 mi SW
- San Pedro9.2 mi N
- Indian Hills9.3 mi SE
- Sandia Park9.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thunder Mountain
What county is Thunder Mountain in?
Thunder Mountain is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Thunder Mountain, NM?
1,171 people lived in Thunder Mountain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thunder Mountain, NM?
The ZIP code of Thunder Mountain is 87015.
What is the elevation of Thunder Mountain?
6,686 feet (2,038 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thunder Mountain?
Edgewood (2.3 mi), Barton (3.0 mi), Sedillo (3.7 mi), Sandia Knolls (6.0 mi), Cedar Grove (6.3 mi).
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