Peralta, New Mexico
Peralta: Town in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
About
Peralta is a town located in the county of Valencia in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,660 and a population density of 316 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,635 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Peralta
| Population : | 3,635 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Valencia County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 505 |
| Area : | 11.57 km2 |
| Named for : | Pedro de Peralta |
| Altitude : | 4,862 feet / 1482 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:17:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 87042 |
| Density : | 314 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peralta is located at 34°50'13"N 106°41'26"W (34.8370000, -106.6905800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Peralta decreased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,657 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,644 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,627 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,592 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,575 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,561 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,565 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,576 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,584 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,635 | 1.4% | estimation process |
People born in Peralta (1)
American politician (1844-1904) Mariano S. Otero was born in Peralta
Schools in Peralta
College & universities near Peralta, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188049 | University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas (NM) | 87031-7633 |
| 187532 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque (NM) | 87106 |
| 461555 | Aveda Institute-New Mexico | Albuquerque (NM) | 87104-1160 |
| 187985 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque (NM) | 87106 |
| 444088 | Brookline College-Albuquerque | Albuquerque (NM) | 87105 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peralta, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
Post offices near Peralta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Peralta Post Office | Peralta (NM) | 87042 |
| Los Luna Post Office | Los Lunas (NM) | 87031 |
| Los Lunas 2 Post Office | Los Lunas (NM) | 87031 |
| Isleta Post Office | Isleta (NM) | 87022 |
| Tom Post Office | Tome (NM) | 87060 |
Other cities in Valencia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Valencia County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas | 16,282 | Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States |
| Belen | 7,496 | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States |
| Los Chavez | 5,446 | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Meadow Lake | 4,708 | Human settlement in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Bosque Farms | 3,851 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
| Jarales | 2,475 | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Peralta distances to largest New Mexico cities
