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Ponderosa Pine, NM

Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Population

1,442

Land area

8sq mi

People per sq mi

180

ZIP codes

0

Ponderosa Pine and its ZIP codes

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Ponderosa Pine at a glance

  • Ponderosa Pine is about 10 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $87,361 a year, 36% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,700 (26% above New Mexico).

Local data for Ponderosa Pine, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ponderosa Pine, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$87,361

Poverty rate

11.4%

Median home value

$313,700

Homeownership

92.9%

Bachelor's or higher

36.5%

Median age

42.4

Average commute

31.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (191), German Americans (189), Italian Americans (72).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for Ponderosa Pine.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,813

347,718 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,836

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$11.69B

FY 2026, $17,278 per person

Bernalillo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ponderosa Pine, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.5%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home21.2%

Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ponderosa Pine, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

917

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

1,069

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 26°F

14.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ponderosa Pine, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.6%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Ponderosa Pine

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CedroCensus-designated place3.3 mi5.4
Manzano SpringsCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.3
BartonCensus-designated place7.5 mi9.2
ChililiCensus-designated place7.8 mi1
TijerasVillage8.4 mi1.1
SedilloCensus-designated place8.9 mi2.7
CarnuelCensus-designated place9.3 mi5.3
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place9.7 mi3.1
Indian HillsCensus-designated place11 mi5.7
Thunder MountainCensus-designated place11 mi4.4
San AntonitoCensus-designated place13 mi2.4
Sandia KnollsCensus-designated place13 mi2.8
Sandia ParkCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
EdgewoodTown13 mi56.8
Kirtland AFBCensus-designated place14 mi5.4
TajiqueCensus-designated place14 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ponderosa Pine, NM in?
Ponderosa Pine is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Ponderosa Pine, NM?
About 1,442 people live in Ponderosa Pine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ponderosa Pine?
Nearby places include Cedro (3.3 mi), Manzano Springs (5.6 mi), Barton (7.5 mi), Chilili (7.8 mi), Tijeras (8.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023