ZIP code 87316
Where is ZIP code 87316?
Fort Wingate, New Mexico
McKinley County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87316 belongs to Fort Wingate, New Mexico in McKinley County. 87316 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Fort Wingate post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 1,979 people live in the 87316 area, where the median household income is $84,875. The closest ZIP codes are 87347 (Jamestown, 6.4 mi south), 87311 (Church Rock, 6.5 mi west) and 87322 (Rehoboth, 9.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 87316 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Wingate |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.5191, -108.4864 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 873 |
Population and income in 87316
| Population | 1,979 · higher than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · higher than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.6 years · lower than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $84,875 · higher than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,230 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $71,300 · lower than 91% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,085 a month |
| Housing units | 760 |
| Households | 579 (3.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 75.14 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87316. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87316
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87347 | Jamestown, NM | 6.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87311 | Church Rock, NM | 6.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87322 | Rehoboth, NM | 9.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87312 | Continental Divide, NM | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 87301 | Gallup, NM | 14.4 mi W | Standard |
| 87302 | Gallup, NM | 14.4 mi W | Unique |
| 87317 | Gamerco, NM | 16 mi W | Standard |
| 87326 | Vanderwagen, NM | 16.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87305 | Gallup, NM | 16.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 17.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87319 | Mentmore, NM | 19.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87310 | Brimhall, NM | 20.2 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87316 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87316
PO BOX 123
FORT WINGATE NM 87316
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mcgaffey and Perea: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87316-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87316?
- 87316 is a Fort Wingate, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87316 in?
- ZIP code 87316 is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87316 in?
- 87316 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87316?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87316 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87316?
- About 1,979 people live in ZIP code 87316, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87316?
- The median household income in 87316 is $84,875 a year, higher than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87316 for a street address?
- No. 87316 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Fort Wingate use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87316?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87316 are 87347 (Jamestown, 6.4 miles), 87311 (Church Rock, 6.5 miles), 87322 (Rehoboth, 9.5 miles) and 87312 (Continental Divide, 11.4 miles).