Buckhorn
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico

Buckhorn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grant County, New Mexico, with 172 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,138 ft (1,871 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cliff, 6.4 miles SE.
- 172residents (2020 Census)
- 6,138 ftelevation · 1,871 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 37 / sq mipopulation density
- 88028ZIP code
About Buckhorn
Buckhorn is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buckhorn had a population of 172. Buckhorn has a post office with ZIP code 88025. U.S. Route 180 passes through the community. The post office was established in 1913. Buckhorn was named for the nearby Buckhorn Creek.
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Buckhorn had 172 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 172 |
|---|---|
| Density | 37 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buckhorn at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 172 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.64 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,138 ft (1,871 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0315° N, 108.6944° W |
| ZIP code | 88028 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3509630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buckhorn
- Cliff6.4 mi SE
- Gila9.5 mi SE
- Pleasanton20.3 mi NW
- Glenwood22.4 mi NW
- Redrock23.8 mi S
- Mogollon26.6 mi N
- Alma27.0 mi NW
- Little Walnut Village27.6 mi SE
- Trout Valley29.3 mi E
- Virden29.6 mi SW
- Pinos Altos29.7 mi E
- Duncan, AZ30.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buckhorn
What county is Buckhorn in?
Buckhorn is in Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Buckhorn, NM?
172 people lived in Buckhorn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buckhorn, NM?
The ZIP code of Buckhorn is 88028.
What is the elevation of Buckhorn?
6,138 feet (1,871 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buckhorn?
Cliff (6.4 mi), Gila (9.5 mi), Pleasanton (20.3 mi), Glenwood (22.4 mi), Redrock (23.8 mi).
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