ZIP code 87051
Where is ZIP code 87051?
San Rafael, New Mexico
Cibola County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87051 belongs to San Rafael, New Mexico in Cibola County. 87051 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the San Rafael post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 374 people live in the 87051 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87020 (Grants, 3 mi northeast), 87021 (Milan, 4 mi north) and 87005 (Bluewater, 11.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 87051 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Rafael |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.1125, -107.8826 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87051
| Population | 374 · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 68.1 years · higher than 91% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Income per person | $23,989 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 277 |
| Households | 109 (3.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 51.95 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 87051. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87051
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87020 | Grants, NM | 3 mi NE | Standard |
| 87021 | Milan, NM | 4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 87049 | San Fidel, NM | 16.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87014 | Cubero, NM | 20.7 mi E | Standard |
| 87045 | Prewitt, NM | 20.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 87034 | Pueblo Of Acoma, NM | 22.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87007 | Casa Blanca, NM | 23.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87323 | Thoreau, NM | 25.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 87038 | New Laguna, NM | 26.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87040 | Paguate, NM | 28.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 30.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87051 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87051
PO BOX 123
SAN RAFAEL NM 87051
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87051-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87051?
- 87051 is a San Rafael, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87051 in?
- ZIP code 87051 is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87051 in?
- 87051 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87051?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87051 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87051?
- About 374 people live in ZIP code 87051, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87051 for a street address?
- No. 87051 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in San Rafael use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87051?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87051 are 87020 (Grants, 3 miles), 87021 (Milan, 4 miles), 87005 (Bluewater, 11.4 miles) and 87049 (San Fidel, 16.2 miles).