Playas
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Playas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, with 25 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,495 ft (1,370 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Windmill, 7.1 miles NW.
- 25residents (2020 Census)
- 4,495 ftelevation · 1,370 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 13 / sq mipopulation density
- 88009ZIP code
About Playas
Playas is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Playas had a population of 25.
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Playas had 25 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Playas at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 25 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,495 ft (1,370 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9126° N, 108.5363° W |
| ZIP code | 88009 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3558210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Playas
- Windmill7.1 mi NW
- Hachita12.4 mi E
- Animas16.0 mi W
- Cotton City24.3 mi NW
- Rodeo29.2 mi W
- Lordsburg31.3 mi N
- Glen Acres33.6 mi N
- San Simon, AZ47.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Playas
What county is Playas in?
Playas is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Playas, NM?
25 people lived in Playas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Playas, NM?
The ZIP code of Playas is 88009.
What is the elevation of Playas?
4,495 feet (1,370 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Playas?
Windmill (7.1 mi), Hachita (12.4 mi), Animas (16.0 mi), Cotton City (24.3 mi), Rodeo (29.2 mi).
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