ZIP code 87028
Where is ZIP code 87028?
La Joya, New Mexico
Socorro County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87028 belongs to La Joya, New Mexico in Socorro County. 87028 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 159 people live in the 87028 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87062 (Veguita, 8.7 mi north), 87006 (Bosque, 10 mi north) and 87831 (San Acacia, 12.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87028 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Joya |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Socorro County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 34.3589, -106.7626 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87028
| Population | 159 · lower than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.5 years · lower than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 100% / 0.0% |
| Income per person | $0 |
| Below the poverty line | 40% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 108 |
| Households | 30 (5.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 82.77 sq mi (plus 0.42 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87028. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87028
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 8.7 mi N | Standard |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 87831 | San Acacia, NM | 12.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 87828 | Polvadera, NM | 13.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 16.1 mi N | Standard |
| 87823 | Lemitar, NM | 16.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 87002 | Belen, NM | 20.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87801 | Socorro, NM | 22.7 mi S | Standard |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 26.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 29.3 mi N | Standard |
| 87036 | Mountainair, NM | 30.7 mi E | Standard |
| 87825 | Magdalena, NM | 32.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87028 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87028
123 MAIN ST
LA JOYA NM 87028
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Contreras: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87028-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87028?
- 87028 is a La Joya, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87028 in?
- ZIP code 87028 is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87028 in?
- 87028 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87028?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87028 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87028?
- About 159 people live in ZIP code 87028, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 87028?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87028 are 87062 (Veguita, 8.7 miles), 87006 (Bosque, 10 miles), 87831 (San Acacia, 12.1 miles) and 87828 (Polvadera, 13.8 miles).