ZIP code 87461
Where is ZIP code 87461?
Sanostee, New Mexico
San Juan County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87461 belongs to Sanostee, New Mexico in San Juan County. 87461 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sanostee post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 505 and 928. About 1,307 people live in the 87461 area, where the median household income is $32,981. The closest ZIP codes are 87455 (Newcomb, 13.5 mi southeast), 87420 (Shiprock, 17.7 mi northeast) and 86507 (Lukachukai, 20.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 87461 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sanostee |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | San Juan County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 928 |
| Coordinates | 36.4247, -108.8743 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 874 |
Population and income in 87461
| Population | 1,307 · higher than 56% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42 years · lower than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $32,981 · lower than 90% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,509 |
| Below the poverty line | 42% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 1.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $31,200 · lower than 98% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 684 |
| Households | 459 (2.85 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.0% |
| Land area | 239.98 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87461. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87461
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87455 | Newcomb, NM | 13.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87420 | Shiprock, NM | 17.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 86507 | Lukachukai, AZ | 20.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86556 | Tsaile, AZ | 20.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87364 | Sheep Springs, NM | 21.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87421 | Waterflow, NM | 30.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 87416 | Fruitland, NM | 31.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 87325 | Tohatchi, NM | 32.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 86547 | Round Rock, AZ | 33.8 mi W | Standard |
| 86544 | Red Valley, AZ | 35.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87417 | Kirtland, NM | 36.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 86514 | Teec Nos Pos, AZ | 36.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87461 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87461
PO BOX 123
SANOSTEE NM 87461
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87461-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87461?
- 87461 is a Sanostee, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87461 in?
- ZIP code 87461 is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87461 in?
- 87461 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87461?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87461 use area codes 505 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87461?
- About 1,307 people live in ZIP code 87461, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87461?
- The median household income in 87461 is $32,981 a year, lower than 90% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87461 for a street address?
- No. 87461 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sanostee use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87461?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87461 are 87455 (Newcomb, 13.5 miles), 87420 (Shiprock, 17.7 miles), 86507 (Lukachukai, 20.6 miles) and 86556 (Tsaile, 20.8 miles).