Haystack
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico

Haystack is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 233 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,031 ft (2,143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bluewater Village, 6.4 miles SW.
- 233residents (2020 Census)
- 7,031 ftelevation · 2,143 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 55 / sq mipopulation density
- 87045ZIP code
About Haystack
Haystack is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 233.
Haystack was a significant area of uranium mining during the mid-20th century.
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Living in Haystack
- Median home value
- $106,300
- Median age
- 38
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Haystack had 233 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 233 |
|---|---|
| Density | 55 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Haystack at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 233 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.26 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,031 ft (2,143 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3545° N, 107.9389° W |
| ZIP code | 87045 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3531925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Haystack
- Bluewater Village6.4 mi SW
- Red Rock Ranch6.9 mi NW
- Prewitt7.7 mi W
- Homer C Jones9.5 mi W
- Broadview9.6 mi S
- Stoneridge10.0 mi W
- Golden Acres10.0 mi S
- Milan11.2 mi S
- Las Tusas11.9 mi SW
- Bluewater15.1 mi W
- Grants15.1 mi SE
- Lobo Canyon15.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Haystack
What county is Haystack in?
Haystack is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Haystack, NM?
233 people lived in Haystack at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Haystack, NM?
The ZIP code of Haystack is 87045.
What is the elevation of Haystack?
7,031 feet (2,143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Haystack?
Bluewater Village (6.4 mi), Red Rock Ranch (6.9 mi), Prewitt (7.7 mi), Homer C Jones (9.5 mi), Broadview (9.6 mi).
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