ZIP code 87511
Where is ZIP code 87511?
Alcalde, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87511 belongs to Alcalde, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87511 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Alcalde post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 3,108 people live in the 87511 area, where the median household income is $70,346. The closest ZIP codes are 87566 (Ohkay Owingeh, 2.8 mi south), 87537 (Hernandez, 4.9 mi west) and 87582 (Velarde, 6.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 87511 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alcalde |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 36.0889, -106.0536 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87511
| Population | 3,108 · higher than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 61 · higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.4 years · lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 45% |
| Median household income | $70,346 · higher than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,768 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $237,900 · higher than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $654 a month |
| Housing units | 1,251 |
| Households | 1,009 (3.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 51.31 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87511. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87511
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 2.8 mi S | Standard |
| 87537 | Hernandez, NM | 4.9 mi W | Standard |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 6.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87533 | Espanola, NM | 7.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87532 | Espanola, NM | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 87567 | Santa Cruz, NM | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 87548 | Medanales, NM | 9.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87523 | Cordova, NM | 12.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87510 | Abiquiu, NM | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 12.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87511 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87511
PO BOX 123
ALCALDE NM 87511
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid La Villita and Los Luceros: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87511-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87511?
- 87511 is a Alcalde, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87511 in?
- ZIP code 87511 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87511 in?
- 87511 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87511?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87511 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87511?
- About 3,108 people live in ZIP code 87511, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87511?
- The median household income in 87511 is $70,346 a year, higher than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87511 for a street address?
- No. 87511 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Alcalde use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87511?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87511 are 87566 (Ohkay Owingeh, 2.8 miles), 87537 (Hernandez, 4.9 miles), 87582 (Velarde, 6.5 miles) and 87533 (Espanola, 7.1 miles).