Geography
Halleck lies at the interchange of Interstate 80 and State Route 229 northeast of the city of Elko. Its elevation is 5,230 feet (1,590 m). The community is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Although it is unincorporated, Halleck has a post office, with the ZIP code of 89824. The post office was established April 24, 1873.
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