ZIP code 87421
Where is ZIP code 87421?
Waterflow, New Mexico
San Juan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87421 belongs to Waterflow, New Mexico in San Juan County. 87421 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 code 505. About 1,468 people live in the 87421 area, where the median household income is $51,029. The closest ZIP codes are 87416 (Fruitland, 7.2 mi southeast), 87417 (Kirtland, 9.4 mi east) and 87420 (Shiprock, 14.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87421 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waterflow |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 36.7637, -108.5186 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 874 |
Population and income in 87421
| Population | 1,468 · higher than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 45 · higher than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.8 years · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $51,029 · lower than 59% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,177 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $122,800 · lower than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,616 a month |
| Housing units | 633 |
| Households | 466 (3.15 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 32.73 sq mi (plus 0.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87421. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87421
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87416 | Fruitland, NM | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 87417 | Kirtland, NM | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 87420 | Shiprock, NM | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 87401 | Farmington, NM | 18.8 mi E | Standard |
| 87402 | Farmington, NM | 20.5 mi E | Standard |
| 87418 | La Plata, NM | 23.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 87415 | Flora Vista, NM | 24.3 mi E | Standard |
| 87499 | Farmington, NM | 24.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87410 | Aztec, NM | 28.4 mi E | Standard |
| 87413 | Bloomfield, NM | 30.3 mi E | Standard |
| 87461 | Sanostee, NM | 30.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81329 | Marvel, CO | 31.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87421 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87421
123 MAIN ST
WATERFLOW NM 87421
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87421-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87421?
- 87421 is a Waterflow, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87421 in?
- ZIP code 87421 is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87421 in?
- 87421 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87421?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87421 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87421?
- About 1,468 people live in ZIP code 87421, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87421?
- The median household income in 87421 is $51,029 a year, lower than 59% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87421?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87421 are 87416 (Fruitland, 7.2 miles), 87417 (Kirtland, 9.4 miles), 87420 (Shiprock, 14.1 miles) and 87401 (Farmington, 18.8 miles).