ZIP code 87040
Where is ZIP code 87040?
Paguate, New Mexico
Cibola County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87040 belongs to Paguate, New Mexico in Cibola County. 87040 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Paguate post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 226 people live in the 87040 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87038 (New Laguna, 7.2 mi south), 87007 (Casa Blanca, 8.3 mi southwest) and 87014 (Cubero, 8.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87040 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Paguate |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.1387, -107.3789 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87040
| Population | 226 · lower than 78% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · higher than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 26.3 years · lower than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 22% / 78% |
| Income per person | $19,471 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 289 |
| Households | 8 (28.25 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 10.59 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87040. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87038 | New Laguna, NM | 7.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87007 | Casa Blanca, NM | 8.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87014 | Cubero, NM | 8.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 87049 | San Fidel, NM | 13 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87026 | Laguna, NM | 14.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 87034 | Pueblo Of Acoma, NM | 20.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87020 | Grants, NM | 26.8 mi W | Standard |
| 87051 | San Rafael, NM | 28.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87021 | Milan, NM | 29 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 35.2 mi W | Standard |
| 87121 | Albuquerque, NM | 37.4 mi E | Standard |
| 87120 | Albuquerque, NM | 38.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87040 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87040
PO BOX 123
PAGUATE NM 87040
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87040-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87040?
- 87040 is a Paguate, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87040 in?
- ZIP code 87040 is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87040 in?
- 87040 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87040?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87040 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87040?
- About 226 people live in ZIP code 87040, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87040 for a street address?
- No. 87040 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Paguate use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87040?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87040 are 87038 (New Laguna, 7.2 miles), 87007 (Casa Blanca, 8.3 miles), 87014 (Cubero, 8.7 miles) and 87049 (San Fidel, 13 miles).