ZIP code 87021
Where is ZIP code 87021?
Milan, New Mexico
Cibola County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87021 belongs to Milan, New Mexico in Cibola County. 87021 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Milan post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 2,871 people live in the 87021 area, where the median household income is $40,129. The closest ZIP codes are 87020 (Grants, 2.7 mi southeast), 87051 (San Rafael, 4 mi south) and 87005 (Bluewater, 8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 87021 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Milan |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.1698, -107.8909 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87021
| Population | 2,871 · higher than 71% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 286 · higher than 88% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · lower than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 62% / 38% |
| Median household income | $40,129 · lower than 78% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,322 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $128,100 · lower than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $886 a month |
| Housing units | 1,247 |
| Households | 1,022 (2.64 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 10.03 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87021. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87021
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87020 | Grants, NM | 2.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 87051 | San Rafael, NM | 4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 87045 | Prewitt, NM | 17.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 87049 | San Fidel, NM | 17.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87014 | Cubero, NM | 21.8 mi E | Standard |
| 87323 | Thoreau, NM | 21.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 87007 | Casa Blanca, NM | 25.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87034 | Pueblo Of Acoma, NM | 25.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 26.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87038 | New Laguna, NM | 28 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87040 | Paguate, NM | 29 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87021 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87021
PO BOX 123
MILAN NM 87021
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87021-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87021?
- 87021 is a Milan, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87021 in?
- ZIP code 87021 is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87021 in?
- 87021 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87021?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87021 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87021?
- About 2,871 people live in ZIP code 87021, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87021?
- The median household income in 87021 is $40,129 a year, lower than 78% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87021 for a street address?
- No. 87021 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Milan use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87021?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87021 are 87020 (Grants, 2.7 miles), 87051 (San Rafael, 4 miles), 87005 (Bluewater, 8 miles) and 87045 (Prewitt, 17.5 miles).