Sheep Springs
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico

Sheep Springs is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 262 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,896 ft (1,797 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Naschitti, 6.7 miles S.
- 262residents (2020 Census)
- 5,896 ftelevation · 1,797 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 51 / sq mipopulation density
- 87364ZIP code
About Sheep Springs
Sheep Springs (Navajo: Tó Hałtsooí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sheep Springs had a population of 262. It is part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Sheep Springs
- Median household income
- $30,625
- Median home value
- $99,000
- Median rent
- $819/mo
- Median age
- 28.7
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Sheep Springs had 262 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 262 |
|---|---|
| Density | 51 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheep Springs at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 262 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.13 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,896 ft (1,797 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1592° N, 108.6905° W |
| ZIP code | 87364 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3572600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheep Springs
- Naschitti6.7 mi S
- Newcomb8.8 mi N
- Crystal18.9 mi SW
- Sanostee21.1 mi NW
- Tohatchi22.1 mi S
- Brimhall Nizhoni25.7 mi S
- Navajo26.1 mi SW
- Nakaibito26.8 mi S
- Sehili, AZ28.8 mi W
- Lake Valley29.8 mi E
- Tsaile, AZ31.1 mi W
- Sawmill, AZ32.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sheep Springs
What county is Sheep Springs in?
Sheep Springs is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Sheep Springs, NM?
262 people lived in Sheep Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheep Springs, NM?
The ZIP code of Sheep Springs is 87364.
What is the elevation of Sheep Springs?
5,896 feet (1,797 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheep Springs?
Naschitti (6.7 mi), Newcomb (8.8 mi), Crystal (18.9 mi), Sanostee (21.1 mi), Tohatchi (22.1 mi).
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