Whites City
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico
Whites City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Eddy County, New Mexico, with 14 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,661 ft (1,116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carlsbad, 17.4 miles NE.
- 14residents (2020 Census)
- 3,661 ftelevation · 1,116 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 32 / sq mipopulation density
- 88268ZIP code
About Whites City
Whites City also spelled White's City, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Whites City has a post office with ZIP code 88268. As of the 2020 census, Whites City had a population of 14.
Whites City began in the 1920s as a commercial resort owned by Charlie White. The community is primarily a resort town for visitors to nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park. U.S. Route 62, 180, and New Mexico State Road 7 all pass through the community.
It is within the Carlsbad Municipal School District, which operates Carlsbad High School.
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Whites City had 14 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14 |
|---|---|
| Density | 32 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whites City at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Eddy County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1766° N, 104.3738° W |
| ZIP code | 88268 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3584950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whites City
- Carlsbad17.4 mi NE
- Loving17.8 mi NE
- Livingston Wheeler17.9 mi NE
- Happy Valley17.9 mi N
- Malaga18.2 mi E
- La Huerta20.8 mi NE
- Atoka41.7 mi N
- Artesia46.7 mi N
- Morningside47.3 mi N
- Hope49.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whites City
What county is Whites City in?
Whites City is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Whites City, NM?
14 people lived in Whites City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whites City, NM?
The ZIP code of Whites City is 88268.
What is the elevation of Whites City?
3,661 feet (1,116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whites City?
Carlsbad (17.4 mi), Loving (17.8 mi), Livingston Wheeler (17.9 mi), Happy Valley (17.9 mi), Malaga (18.2 mi).
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