ZIP code 87521
Where is ZIP code 87521?
Chamisal, New Mexico
Taos County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87521 belongs to Chamisal, New Mexico in Taos County. 87521 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 505 and 575. About 1,261 people live in the 87521 area, where the median household income is $39,718. The closest ZIP codes are 87576 (Trampas, 1.1 mi west), 87543 (Llano, 3.2 mi east) and 87553 (Penasco, 3.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 87521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chamisal |
| Also accepted | Ojo Sarco |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.1311, -105.7385 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87521
| Population | 1,261 · higher than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · higher than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.5 years · higher than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 37% / 63% |
| Median household income | $39,718 · lower than 80% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,228 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $218,600 · higher than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $945 a month |
| Housing units | 497 |
| Households | 375 (3.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 100.93 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87521. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 1.1 mi W | Standard |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 3.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 3.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 7.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 7.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87579 | Vadito, NM | 9.3 mi E | Standard |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 10.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 87523 | Cordova, NM | 10.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 13.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 14.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos, NM | 15.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 87517 | Carson, NM | 16.2 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87521 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87521
123 MAIN ST
CHAMISAL NM 87521
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts OJO SARCO as the city name for 87521. Avoid El Valle: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87521-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87521?
- 87521 is a Chamisal, New Mexico ZIP code. Ojo Sarco is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87521 in?
- ZIP code 87521 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87521 in?
- 87521 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87521?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87521 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87521?
- About 1,261 people live in ZIP code 87521, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87521?
- The median household income in 87521 is $39,718 a year, lower than 80% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87521?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87521 are 87576 (Trampas, 1.1 miles), 87543 (Llano, 3.2 miles), 87553 (Penasco, 3.5 miles) and 87578 (Truchas, 7.3 miles).