ZIP code 87548
Where is ZIP code 87548?
Medanales, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87548 belongs to Medanales, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87548 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Medanales post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 1,024 people live in the 87548 area, where the median household income is $72,788. The closest ZIP codes are 87510 (Abiquiu, 3.4 mi west), 87537 (Hernandez, 7.4 mi south) and 87511 (Alcalde, 9.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 87548 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Medanales |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 36.1756, -106.1834 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87548
| Population | 1,024 · higher than 50% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 219 · higher than 87% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.7 years · lower than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $72,788 · higher than 73% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,322 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.8% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 395 |
| Households | 346 (2.96 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 4.67 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87548. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87548
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87510 | Abiquiu, NM | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 87537 | Hernandez, NM | 7.4 mi S | Standard |
| 87511 | Alcalde, NM | 9.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 11.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87530 | El Rito, NM | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 87516 | Canones, NM | 14.2 mi W | Standard |
| 87532 | Espanola, NM | 14.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 87533 | Espanola, NM | 14.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente, NM | 14.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 87567 | Santa Cruz, NM | 15.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 16.6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87548 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87548
PO BOX 123
MEDANALES NM 87548
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Medalanes and Medenales: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87548-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87548?
- 87548 is a Medanales, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87548 in?
- ZIP code 87548 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87548 in?
- 87548 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87548?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87548 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87548?
- About 1,024 people live in ZIP code 87548, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87548?
- The median household income in 87548 is $72,788 a year, higher than 73% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87548 for a street address?
- No. 87548 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Medanales use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87548?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87548 are 87510 (Abiquiu, 3.4 miles), 87537 (Hernandez, 7.4 miles), 87511 (Alcalde, 9.4 miles) and 87566 (Ohkay Owingeh, 10.7 miles).