La Joya, New Mexico
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
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La Joya is a census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. The community is located on the east bank of the Rio Grande, 20 miles (32 km) north of Socorro.[2] As of the 2020 census, La Joya had a population of 80.[4] La Joya has a post office with ZIP code 87028, which opened on February 28, 1883.[5][6]
La Joya, New Mexico | |
|---|---|
Census-designated place | |
La Joya Community Center | |
  La Joya, New Mexico Location within New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 34°20′42″N 106°50′48″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Socorro |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,725 ft (1,440 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 80 |
| • Density | 85.3/sq mi (32.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 87028 |
| Area code | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584125[2] |
History
Demographics
Education
Its school district is Belén Consolidated Schools.[8] Belén High School is the district's comprehensive high school.
