Upper Fruitland
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico

Upper Fruitland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 1,623 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,226 ft (1,593 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ojo Amarillo, 3.2 miles SW.
- 1,623residents (2020 Census)
- 5,226 ftelevation · 1,593 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 212 / sq mipopulation density
- 87417ZIP code
About Upper Fruitland
Upper Fruitland (Navajo: Doo Alkʼahii; roughly translated as "a place where animals do not get fat" or "the condition where there is no fat on the animals") is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Upper Fruitland had a population of 1,623. It is part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Upper Fruitland
- Median household income
- $49,453
- Median home value
- $86,200
- Median age
- 46.8
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Upper Fruitland had 1,623 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,623 |
|---|---|
| Density | 212 per sq mi (82 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Upper Fruitland at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,623 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.65 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,226 ft (1,593 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7199° N, 108.3218° W |
| ZIP code | 87417 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3581177 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Upper Fruitland
- Ojo Amarillo3.2 mi SW
- Kirtland3.7 mi NW
- Fruitland4.4 mi W
- Nenahnezad5.8 mi W
- Totah Vista6.4 mi E
- Napi Headquarters7.6 mi SE
- Farmington8.2 mi E
- Waterflow8.8 mi W
- Crouch Mesa13.2 mi E
- La Plata13.9 mi NE
- Flora Vista14.0 mi NE
- Lee Acres14.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Upper Fruitland
What county is Upper Fruitland in?
Upper Fruitland is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Upper Fruitland, NM?
1,623 people lived in Upper Fruitland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Fruitland, NM?
The ZIP code of Upper Fruitland is 87417.
What is the elevation of Upper Fruitland?
5,226 feet (1,593 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Upper Fruitland?
Ojo Amarillo (3.2 mi), Kirtland (3.7 mi), Fruitland (4.4 mi), Nenahnezad (5.8 mi), Totah Vista (6.4 mi).
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