Church Rock
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico

Church Rock is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 1,542 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,686 ft (2,038 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Cliffs, 5.3 miles W.
- 1,542residents (2020 Census)
- 6,686 ftelevation · 2,038 m
- 18.4 sq miland area · 47.6 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 87311ZIP code
About Church Rock
Church Rock (Navajo: Kinłitsosinil) is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,542 at the 2020 census, up from 1,128 in 2010. The community is named for Church Rock, a prominent natural landmark.
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Living in Church Rock
- Median household income
- $35,083
- Median home value
- $39,100
- Median rent
- $780/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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Church Rock had 1,542 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,542 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Church Rock at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,542 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.39 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,686 ft (2,038 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5691° N, 108.5730° W |
| ZIP code | 87311 |
| Official website | churchrock.navajochapters.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3515370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Church Rock
- White Cliffs5.3 mi W
- Sundance5.5 mi SW
- Iyanbito6.0 mi SE
- Fort Wingate7.0 mi S
- Pinedale8.7 mi E
- Catalpa Canyon9.8 mi SW
- Jamestown10.2 mi SE
- Gallup10.3 mi W
- Gamerco10.7 mi W
- Yah-ta-hey13.0 mi W
- Twin Lakes13.6 mi NW
- McGaffey14.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Church Rock
What county is Church Rock in?
Church Rock is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Church Rock, NM?
1,542 people lived in Church Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Church Rock, NM?
The ZIP code of Church Rock is 87311.
What is the elevation of Church Rock?
6,686 feet (2,038 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Church Rock?
White Cliffs (5.3 mi), Sundance (5.5 mi), Iyanbito (6.0 mi), Fort Wingate (7.0 mi), Pinedale (8.7 mi).
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