ZIP code 87005
Where is ZIP code 87005?
Bluewater, New Mexico
Cibola County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87005 belongs to Bluewater, New Mexico in Cibola County. 87005 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 code 505. About 133 people live in the 87005 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87021 (Milan, 8 mi southeast), 87045 (Prewitt, 9.6 mi northwest) and 87020 (Grants, 10.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 87005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bluewater |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.255, -107.9856 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87005
| Population | 133 · lower than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.2 years · higher than 80% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 81% / 19% |
| Income per person | $17,356 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 101 |
| Households | 46 (2.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 22.92 sq mi (plus 0.15 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87005. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87005
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87021 | Milan, NM | 8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87045 | Prewitt, NM | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 87020 | Grants, NM | 10.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 87051 | San Rafael, NM | 11.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87323 | Thoreau, NM | 13.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 19 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87312 | Continental Divide, NM | 22.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 87049 | San Fidel, NM | 24.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87014 | Cubero, NM | 28.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 87347 | Jamestown, NM | 28.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87321 | Ramah, NM | 29.8 mi W | Standard |
| 87357 | Pinehill, NM | 29.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87005 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87005
123 MAIN ST
BLUEWATER NM 87005
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87005-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87005?
- 87005 is a Bluewater, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87005 in?
- ZIP code 87005 is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87005 in?
- 87005 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87005?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87005 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87005?
- About 133 people live in ZIP code 87005, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 87005?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87005 are 87021 (Milan, 8 miles), 87045 (Prewitt, 9.6 miles), 87020 (Grants, 10.6 miles) and 87051 (San Rafael, 11.4 miles).