ZIP code 87038
Where is ZIP code 87038?
New Laguna, New Mexico
Cibola County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87038 belongs to New Laguna, New Mexico in Cibola County. 87038 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the New Laguna post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 127 people live in the 87038 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87007 (Casa Blanca, 2.8 mi west), 87014 (Cubero, 6.3 mi northwest) and 87040 (Paguate, 7.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 87038 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Laguna |
| Also accepted | Encinal |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.0409, -107.422 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87038
| Population | 127 · lower than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 100% / 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 100% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 135 |
| Households | 127 |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 23.88 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87038. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87038
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87007 | Casa Blanca, NM | 2.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87014 | Cubero, NM | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 87040 | Paguate, NM | 7.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87049 | San Fidel, NM | 10.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87026 | Laguna, NM | 12 mi SE | Standard |
| 87034 | Pueblo Of Acoma, NM | 13.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87020 | Grants, NM | 25.4 mi W | Standard |
| 87051 | San Rafael, NM | 26.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87021 | Milan, NM | 28 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 35.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 87121 | Albuquerque, NM | 39.3 mi E | Standard |
| 87120 | Albuquerque, NM | 41.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87038 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87038
PO BOX 123
NEW LAGUNA NM 87038
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ENCINAL as the city name for 87038. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87038-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87038?
- 87038 is a New Laguna, New Mexico ZIP code. Encinal is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87038 in?
- ZIP code 87038 is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87038 in?
- 87038 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87038?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87038 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87038?
- About 127 people live in ZIP code 87038, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87038 for a street address?
- No. 87038 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in New Laguna use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87038?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87038 are 87007 (Casa Blanca, 2.8 miles), 87014 (Cubero, 6.3 miles), 87040 (Paguate, 7.2 miles) and 87049 (San Fidel, 10.4 miles).