ZIP code 87002
Where is ZIP code 87002?
Belen, New Mexico
Valencia County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87002 belongs to Belen, New Mexico in Valencia County. 87002 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 505 and 575. About 21,265 people live in the 87002 area, where the median household income is $51,961. The closest ZIP codes are 87023 (Jarales, 5.5 mi southwest), 87060 (Tome, 6.7 mi north) and 87031 (Los Lunas, 9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 87002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Belen |
| Also accepted | Rio Comm, Rio Communities |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Valencia County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 34.6511, -106.6952 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87002
| Population | 21,265 · higher than 91% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 36 · higher than 71% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.6 years · lower than 56% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $51,961 · lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,303 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $185,100 · higher than 50% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $959 a month |
| Housing units | 9,143 |
| Households | 7,771 (2.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 598.29 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87002. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 6.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 9 mi N | Standard |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 12 mi S | Standard |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 12.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 87042 | Peralta, NM | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87068 | Bosque Farms, NM | 15.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87022 | Isleta, NM | 17.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 20.6 mi S | Standard |
| 87061 | Torreon, NM | 21.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87036 | Mountainair, NM | 26.6 mi E | Standard |
| 87103 | Albuquerque, NM | 27.2 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87002 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87002
123 MAIN ST
BELEN NM 87002
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts RIO COMM and RIO COMMUNITIES as the city name for 87002. Avoid Los Chavez, Los Trujillos and Pueblitos: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87002-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87002?
- 87002 is a Belen, New Mexico ZIP code. Rio Comm and Rio Communities are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87002 in?
- ZIP code 87002 is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87002 in?
- 87002 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87002?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87002 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87002?
- About 21,265 people live in ZIP code 87002, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87002?
- The median household income in 87002 is $51,961 a year, lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87002?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87002 are 87023 (Jarales, 5.5 miles), 87060 (Tome, 6.7 miles), 87031 (Los Lunas, 9 miles) and 87062 (Veguita, 12 miles).