Hatch
Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Hatch is a village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 1,539 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,058 ft (1,237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Placitas, 0.7 miles SW.
- 1,539residents (2020 Census)
- 4,058 ftelevation · 1,237 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 512 / sq mipopulation density
- 87941ZIP code
About Hatch
Hatch is a village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hatch had a population of 1,539. Hatch is part of the Las Cruces metropolitan statistical area. The village is experiencing moderate growth, along with its outliers of Salem, Arrey, Derry, and Rincon. Hatch is widely known as the "best chile place in the World," for growing a wide variety of peppers, especially the New Mexican cuisine staple, and one of New Mexico's state vegetables, the New Mexico chile.
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Living in Hatch
- Median household income
- $43,486
- Median home value
- $102,800
- Median rent
- $503/mo
- Median age
- 26.7
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Hatch had 1,539 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,539 |
|---|---|
| Density | 512 per sq mi (198 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hatch at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,539 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.01 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,058 ft (1,237 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6731° N, 107.1620° W |
| ZIP code | 87941 |
| Official website | villageofhatch.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3531820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hatch
- Placitas0.7 mi SW
- Rodey2.0 mi SE
- Salem3.7 mi NW
- Rincon5.0 mi E
- Garfield8.4 mi NW
- Arrey15.1 mi NW
- Oasis19.7 mi NW
- Radium Springs20.2 mi SE
- Caballo22.9 mi N
- Las Palomas27.8 mi N
- Doña Ana27.8 mi SE
- Hillsboro29.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hatch
What county is Hatch in?
Hatch is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Hatch, NM?
1,539 people lived in Hatch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hatch, NM?
The ZIP code of Hatch is 87941.
What is the elevation of Hatch?
4,058 feet (1,237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hatch?
Placitas (0.7 mi), Rodey (2.0 mi), Salem (3.7 mi), Rincon (5.0 mi), Garfield (8.4 mi).
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