ZIP code 87420
Where is ZIP code 87420?
Shiprock, New Mexico
San Juan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87420 belongs to Shiprock, New Mexico in San Juan County. 87420 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, 928 and 970. About 10,586 people live in the 87420 area, where the median household income is $36,335. The closest ZIP codes are 87421 (Waterflow, 14.1 mi northeast), 87416 (Fruitland, 17.6 mi east) and 87461 (Sanostee, 17.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87420 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shiprock |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 928, 970 |
| Coordinates | 36.656, -108.7355 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 874 |
Population and income in 87420
| Population | 10,586 · higher than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · higher than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.4 years · lower than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $36,335 · lower than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,560 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $103,900 · lower than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $692 a month |
| Housing units | 3,938 |
| Households | 3,252 (3.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 42% |
| Land area | 552.27 sq mi (plus 0.9 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87420. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87420
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87421 | Waterflow, NM | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 87416 | Fruitland, NM | 17.6 mi E | Standard |
| 87461 | Sanostee, NM | 17.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87417 | Kirtland, NM | 22.1 mi E | Standard |
| 87455 | Newcomb, NM | 25.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 86544 | Red Valley, AZ | 26.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87401 | Farmington, NM | 31.3 mi E | Standard |
| 86507 | Lukachukai, AZ | 32.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87402 | Farmington, NM | 33.5 mi E | Standard |
| 87364 | Sheep Springs, NM | 35.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 86514 | Teec Nos Pos, AZ | 35.6 mi W | Standard |
| 86556 | Tsaile, AZ | 36 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87420 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87420
123 MAIN ST
SHIPROCK NM 87420
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Biklabito, Little Water and Tocito: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87420-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87420?
- 87420 is a Shiprock, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87420 in?
- ZIP code 87420 is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87420 in?
- 87420 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87420?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87420 use area codes 505, 928 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87420?
- About 10,586 people live in ZIP code 87420, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87420?
- The median household income in 87420 is $36,335 a year, lower than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87420?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87420 are 87421 (Waterflow, 14.1 miles), 87416 (Fruitland, 17.6 miles), 87461 (Sanostee, 17.7 miles) and 87417 (Kirtland, 22.1 miles).