ZIP code 87036
Where is ZIP code 87036?
Mountainair, New Mexico
Torrance County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87036 belongs to Mountainair, New Mexico in Torrance County. 87036 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 1,927 people live in the 87036 area, where the median household income is $47,132. The closest ZIP codes are 87061 (Torreon, 12.9 mi north), 87063 (Willard, 13.6 mi east) and 87016 (Estancia, 18.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 87036 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mountainair |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Torrance County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 34.5158, -106.2577 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87036
| Population | 1,927 · higher than 64% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57 years · higher than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $47,132 · lower than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,197 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $209,100 · higher than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $832 a month |
| Housing units | 937 |
| Households | 735 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 1045.83 sq mi (plus 0.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87036. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87036
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87061 | Torreon, NM | 12.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87063 | Willard, NM | 13.6 mi E | Standard |
| 87016 | Estancia, NM | 18.9 mi N | Standard |
| 87002 | Belen, NM | 26.6 mi W | Standard |
| 87032 | Mcintosh, NM | 26.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 28.6 mi W | Standard |
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 29.1 mi W | Standard |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 30.7 mi W | Standard |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 31.1 mi W | Standard |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 31.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 31.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 87042 | Peralta, NM | 32.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87036 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87036
123 MAIN ST
MOUNTAINAIR NM 87036
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87036-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87036?
- 87036 is a Mountainair, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87036 in?
- ZIP code 87036 is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87036 in?
- 87036 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87036?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87036 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87036?
- About 1,927 people live in ZIP code 87036, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87036?
- The median household income in 87036 is $47,132 a year, lower than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87036?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87036 are 87061 (Torreon, 12.9 miles), 87063 (Willard, 13.6 miles), 87016 (Estancia, 18.9 miles) and 87002 (Belen, 26.6 miles).