Vadito
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico

Vadito is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taos County, New Mexico, with 258 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,451 ft (2,271 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peñasco, 1.8 miles SW.
- 258residents (2020 Census)
- 7,451 ftelevation · 2,271 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 299 / sq mipopulation density
- 87553ZIP code
About Vadito
Vadito is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Taos County, New Mexico, United States. It is on the scenic High Road to Taos. As of the 2020 census, Vadito had a population of 258.
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Living in Vadito
- Median household income
- $62,083
- Median home value
- $195,000
- Median rent
- $938/mo
- Median age
- 49.2
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Vadito had 258 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 258 |
|---|---|
| Density | 299 per sq mi (116 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vadito at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 258 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,451 ft (2,271 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1929° N, 105.6753° W |
| ZIP code | 87553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3581520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vadito
- Peñasco1.8 mi SW
- Rio Lucio2.5 mi W
- Picuris Pueblo2.7 mi W
- Chamisal4.2 mi W
- Ojo Sarco7.7 mi SW
- Talpa11.2 mi NE
- Dixon12.1 mi W
- Ranchos de Taos12.4 mi N
- Truchas13.2 mi SW
- Taos14.4 mi N
- Velarde16.0 mi W
- Cordova16.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vadito
What county is Vadito in?
Vadito is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Vadito, NM?
258 people lived in Vadito at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vadito, NM?
The ZIP code of Vadito is 87553.
What is the elevation of Vadito?
7,451 feet (2,271 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vadito?
Peñasco (1.8 mi), Rio Lucio (2.5 mi), Picuris Pueblo (2.7 mi), Chamisal (4.2 mi), Ojo Sarco (7.7 mi).
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