ZIP code 87512
Where is ZIP code 87512?
Amalia, New Mexico
Taos County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87512 belongs to Amalia, New Mexico in Taos County. 87512 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Amalia post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 372 people live in the 87512 area. The closest ZIP codes are 81138 (Jaroso, 10.3 mi northwest), 81152 (San Luis, 11.4 mi north) and 87524 (Costilla, 12 mi west).
| ZIP code | 87512 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Amalia |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.942, -105.4545 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87512
| Population | 372 · lower than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.1 years · higher than 88% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Income per person | $40,838 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 162 |
| Households | 144 (2.58 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 199.41 sq mi (plus 0.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87512. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87512
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81138 | Jaroso, CO | 10.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 81152 | San Luis, CO | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
| 87524 | Costilla, NM | 12 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87519 | Cerro, NM | 15.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81126 | Chama, CO | 15.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87556 | Questa, NM | 18.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 87558 | Red River, NM | 19.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley, NM | 23.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87564 | San Cristobal, NM | 24.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87580 | Valdez, NM | 26.4 mi S | Standard |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo, NM | 28.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco, NM | 29.5 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87512 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87512
PO BOX 123
AMALIA NM 87512
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ventero: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87512-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87512?
- 87512 is a Amalia, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87512 in?
- ZIP code 87512 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87512 in?
- 87512 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87512?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87512 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87512?
- About 372 people live in ZIP code 87512, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87512 for a street address?
- No. 87512 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Amalia use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87512?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87512 are 81138 (Jaroso, 10.3 miles), 81152 (San Luis, 11.4 miles), 87524 (Costilla, 12 miles) and 87519 (Cerro, 15.7 miles).