ZIP code 87520
Where is ZIP code 87520?
Chama, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87520 belongs to Chama, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87520 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 575 and 970. About 1,148 people live in the 87520 area, where the median household income is $38,889. The closest ZIP codes are 87551 (Los Ojos, 11.6 mi south), 87575 (Tierra Amarilla, 15 mi south) and 81128 (Chromo, 17.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 87520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chama |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 970 |
| Coordinates | 36.8962, -106.5829 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87520
| Population | 1,148 · higher than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 65.4 years · higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $38,889 · lower than 81% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,354 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $217,600 · higher than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $570 a month |
| Housing units | 1,436 |
| Households | 650 (1.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 259.11 sq mi (plus 0.55 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87551 | Los Ojos, NM | 11.6 mi S | Standard |
| 87575 | Tierra Amarilla, NM | 15 mi S | Standard |
| 81128 | Chromo, CO | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87528 | Dulce, NM | 26.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87518 | Cebolla, NM | 29.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87539 | La Madera, NM | 29.8 mi S | Standard |
| 87515 | Canjilon, NM | 29.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 81120 | Antonito, CO | 32.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 81129 | Conejos, CO | 33.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 81157 | Pagosa Springs, CO | 34.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87581 | Vallecitos, NM | 35.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 81147 | Pagosa Springs, CO | 35.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87520
123 MAIN ST
CHAMA NM 87520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87520?
- 87520 is a Chama, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87520 in?
- ZIP code 87520 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87520 in?
- 87520 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87520 use area codes 575 and 970.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87520?
- About 1,148 people live in ZIP code 87520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87520?
- The median household income in 87520 is $38,889 a year, lower than 81% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87520 are 87551 (Los Ojos, 11.6 miles), 87575 (Tierra Amarilla, 15 miles), 81128 (Chromo, 17.3 miles) and 87528 (Dulce, 26.5 miles).