ZIP code 87538
Where is ZIP code 87538?
Ilfeld, New Mexico
San Miguel County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87538 belongs to Ilfeld, New Mexico in San Miguel County. 87538 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ilfeld post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 467 people live in the 87538 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87565 (San Jose, 7.2 mi east), 87560 (Ribera, 8 mi southeast) and 87562 (Rowe, 8.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 87538 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ilfeld |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.4212, -105.5589 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87538
| Population | 467 · lower than 64% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 51% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50 years · higher than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Income per person | $46,517 |
| Below the poverty line | 38% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 241 |
| Households | 163 (2.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 55.15 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87538. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87538
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87565 | San Jose, NM | 7.2 mi E | Standard |
| 87560 | Ribera, NM | 8 mi SE | Standard |
| 87562 | Rowe, NM | 8.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87552 | Pecos, NM | 12.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 87535 | Glorieta, NM | 13 mi NW | Standard |
| 87569 | Serafina, NM | 13.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87583 | Villanueva, NM | 15.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87540 | Lamy, NM | 21.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87508 | Santa Fe, NM | 22.1 mi W | Standard |
| 87701 | Las Vegas, NM | 22.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 87505 | Santa Fe, NM | 22.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 87731 | Montezuma, NM | 22.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87538 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87538
PO BOX 123
ILFELD NM 87538
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid North San Ysidro: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87538-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87538?
- 87538 is a Ilfeld, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87538 in?
- ZIP code 87538 is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87538 in?
- 87538 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87538?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87538 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87538?
- About 467 people live in ZIP code 87538, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87538 for a street address?
- No. 87538 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ilfeld use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87538?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87538 are 87565 (San Jose, 7.2 miles), 87560 (Ribera, 8 miles), 87562 (Rowe, 8.2 miles) and 87552 (Pecos, 12.1 miles).