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

Rock Springs is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,581 ft (2,006 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yah-ta-hey, 2.5 miles E.
- 807residents (2020 Census)
- 6,581 ftelevation · 2,006 m
- 12.6 sq miland area · 32.6 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
- 87375ZIP code
About Rock Springs
Rock Springs (Navajo: Tséchʼízhí) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 807 at the 2020 census. The community is the center of the Rock Springs Chapter of the Navajo Nation.
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- Median household income
- $97,155
- Median home value
- $18,000
- Median age
- 43.6
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Rock Springs had 807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rock Springs at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 807 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.58 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,581 ft (2,006 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6188° N, 108.8345° W |
| ZIP code | 87375 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3564230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rock Springs
- Yah-ta-hey2.5 mi E
- Gamerco5.2 mi SE
- Twin Lakes5.7 mi NE
- Black Hat7.3 mi W
- Williams Acres8.6 mi S
- Gallup8.9 mi SE
- Crestview9.1 mi S
- Purty Rock9.5 mi S
- Tse Bonito9.9 mi W
- White Cliffs10.7 mi SE
- Catalpa Canyon10.7 mi SE
- Nakaibito11.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs
What county is Rock Springs in?
Rock Springs is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Rock Springs, NM?
807 people lived in Rock Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Springs, NM?
The ZIP code of Rock Springs is 87375.
What is the elevation of Rock Springs?
6,581 feet (2,006 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rock Springs?
Yah-ta-hey (2.5 mi), Gamerco (5.2 mi), Twin Lakes (5.7 mi), Black Hat (7.3 mi), Williams Acres (8.6 mi).
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