Tucumcari
City in Quay County, New Mexico
Tucumcari is a city in Quay County, New Mexico, with 5,278 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,091 ft (1,247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Logan, 19.2 miles NE.
- 5,278residents (2020 Census)
- 4,091 ftelevation · 1,247 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 555 / sq mipopulation density
- 88401ZIP code
About Tucumcari
Tucumcari (; TOO-cum-carry) is a city in and the county seat of Quay County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 5,278 at the 2020 census. Tucumcari was founded in 1901, two years before Quay County was established.
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Living in Tucumcari
- Median household income
- $31,844
- Median home value
- $64,100
- Median rent
- $704/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Tucumcari had 5,278 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,278 |
|---|---|
| Density | 555 per sq mi (214 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tucumcari at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Quay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,278 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.51 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,091 ft (1,247 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1709° N, 103.7053° W |
| ZIP code | 88401 |
| Official website | cityoftucumcari.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3579910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tucumcari
- Logan19.2 mi NE
- San Jon21.3 mi E
- Conchas Dam30.4 mi NW
- Grady32.7 mi SE
- Newkirk32.9 mi W
- House37.7 mi S
- Mosquero44.0 mi N
- Nara Visa45.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Tucumcari
What county is Tucumcari in?
Tucumcari is in Quay County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Tucumcari, NM?
5,278 people lived in Tucumcari at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tucumcari, NM?
The ZIP code of Tucumcari is 88401.
What is the elevation of Tucumcari?
4,091 feet (1,247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tucumcari?
Logan (19.2 mi), San Jon (21.3 mi), Conchas Dam (30.4 mi), Grady (32.7 mi), Newkirk (32.9 mi).
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