Vado
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Vado is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 2,930 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,822 ft (1,165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Mesa, 3.1 miles W.
- 2,930residents (2020 Census)
- 3,822 ftelevation · 1,165 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 984 / sq mipopulation density
- 88048ZIP code
About Vado
Vado is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vado had a population of 2,930. The ZIP code for Vado is 88072, its area code is 575, and it is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Vado
- Median household income
- $37,411
- Median home value
- $104,400
- Median rent
- $756/mo
- Median age
- 28.1
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Vado had 2,930 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,930 |
|---|---|
| Density | 984 per sq mi (380 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vado at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,930 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.98 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1279° N, 106.6571° W |
| ZIP code | 88048 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3581590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vado
- La Mesa3.1 mi W
- Mesquite3.3 mi NW
- San Miguel4.4 mi NW
- Berino4.6 mi SE
- Chamberino6.4 mi S
- Anthony8.6 mi SE
- Anthony, TX10.3 mi S
- San Pablo10.5 mi NW
- Tortugas11.3 mi NW
- University Park11.5 mi NW
- Vinton, TX12.2 mi S
- La Union12.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Vado
What county is Vado in?
Vado is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Vado, NM?
2,930 people lived in Vado at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vado, NM?
The ZIP code of Vado is 88048.
What is the elevation of Vado?
3,822 feet (1,165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vado?
La Mesa (3.1 mi), Mesquite (3.3 mi), San Miguel (4.4 mi), Berino (4.6 mi), Chamberino (6.4 mi).
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