Rivers
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico

Rivers is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Catron County, New Mexico, with 22 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,696 ft (1,736 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lower Frisco, 1.6 miles S.
- 22residents (2020 Census)
- 5,696 ftelevation · 1,736 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 87830ZIP code
About Rivers
Rivers is a census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rivers had a population of 22. The community is located at the confluence of the Tularosa River into the San Francisco River.
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Rivers had 22 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rivers at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Catron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 22 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,696 ft (1,736 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6746° N, 108.7794° W |
| ZIP code | 87830 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3563660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rivers
- Lower Frisco1.6 mi S
- Middle Frisco1.7 mi NE
- Reserve2.6 mi NE
- Rancho Grande4.6 mi W
- Cruzville11.4 mi NE
- Luna13.6 mi NW
- Apache Creek15.9 mi NE
- Mogollon18.5 mi S
- Aragon21.0 mi NE
- Alma21.1 mi S
- Alpine, AZ24.0 mi NW
- Glenwood25.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Rivers
What county is Rivers in?
Rivers is in Catron County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Rivers, NM?
22 people lived in Rivers at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rivers, NM?
The ZIP code of Rivers is 87830.
What is the elevation of Rivers?
5,696 feet (1,736 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rivers?
Lower Frisco (1.6 mi), Middle Frisco (1.7 mi), Reserve (2.6 mi), Rancho Grande (4.6 mi), Cruzville (11.4 mi).
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