Apache Creek
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico

Apache Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Catron County, New Mexico, with 64 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Cruzville, 4.6 miles SW.
- 64residents (2020 Census)
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 8 / sq mipopulation density
- 87820ZIP code
About Apache Creek
Apache Creek is a census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Apache Creek had a population of 64. Located 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Cruzville, it is situated at the confluence of Apache Creek and the Tularosa River. The Apache Creek Pueblo, also called the "Apache Creek Ruin", is near the town. It was listed by the New Mexico Historic Preservation Commission in 1969.
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Apache Creek had 64 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 64 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Apache Creek at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Catron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 64 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.20 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Coordinates | 33.8603° N, 108.6150° W |
| ZIP code | 87820 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3504030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Apache Creek
- Cruzville4.6 mi SW
- Aragon5.8 mi E
- Reserve13.4 mi SW
- Middle Frisco14.3 mi SW
- Rivers15.9 mi SW
- Lower Frisco17.4 mi SW
- Rancho Grande18.6 mi SW
- Luna19.0 mi W
- Escudilla Bonita29.0 mi NW
- Alpine, AZ30.4 mi W
- Mogollon33.1 mi S
- Quemado33.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Apache Creek
What county is Apache Creek in?
Apache Creek is in Catron County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Apache Creek, NM?
64 people lived in Apache Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Apache Creek, NM?
The ZIP code of Apache Creek is 87820.
What towns are near Apache Creek?
Cruzville (4.6 mi), Aragon (5.8 mi), Reserve (13.4 mi), Middle Frisco (14.3 mi), Rivers (15.9 mi).
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