Thoreau, New Mexico
Thoreau: Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
About
Thoreau is a CDP located in the county of McKinley in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Thoreau
| Population : | 1,865 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | McKinley County |
| Postal code : | 87323 |
| Area : | 41.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7,218 feet / 2200 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:38:36 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Thoreau is located at 35°24'9"N 108°13'24"W (35.4025300, -108.2234000).
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Thoreau zip code is 87323.
County name: McKinley, County
fips: 35031
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Schools in Thoreau
College & universities near Thoreau, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187596 | Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint (NM) | 87313-0849 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thoreau, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | Gallup station | 201 East Highway 66 | RAIL |
Post offices near Thoreau
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Post Office | Thoreau (NM) | 87323 |
| Continental Divid Post Office | Continental Divide (NM) | 87312 |
| Prew Post Office | Prewitt (NM) | 87045 |
| Bluewater Post Office | Bluewater (NM) | 87005 |
| Fort Winga Post Office | Fort Wingate (NM) | 87316 |
Other cities in McKinley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKinley County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,253 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Zuni Pueblo | 6,302 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Crownpoint | 2,278 | Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico |
| Navajo | 1,645 | Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States |
| Black Rock | 1,323 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US |
| Church Rock | 1,128 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Tohatchi | 808 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Thoreau distances to largest New Mexico cities
