Algodones is a community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, home to about 1,479 people across 7.3 square miles. Its ZIP code is 87001.
Mostly Algodones; also San Felipe Pueblo
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| Nearest major airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)28 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)22 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Albuquerque, NM26 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Phoenix, AZ350 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Algodones; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Algodones had 720 residents in the 2020 census, up 5% since 2000.
It’s the 117th largest of 494 towns in New Mexico by population.
Sandoval County grew from 8,579 residents in 1910 to 148,834 in 2020.
Sandoval County, 1910–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 91°F in summer, and winter lows average 24°F. About 11.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 11 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Placitas 4w, NM weather station (9 miles away).
27,552 jobs at 1,928 businesses in Sandoval County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
12 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Algodones.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Dentists | 3 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 2 |
| Mental health providers | 5 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Public schools here are run by Bernalillo, San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algodones ElementaryAlgodones | Pre-K–3 | 184 | Public | 7.4 mi |
| San Felipe Pueblo Elementary SchoolSan Felipe Pueblo | K–8 | 166 | Public | 4.8 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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Shares ZIP codes with San Felipe Pueblo.
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