ZIP code 87556
Where is ZIP code 87556?
Questa, New Mexico
Taos County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87556 belongs to Questa, New Mexico in Taos County. 87556 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 719. About 3,008 people live in the 87556 area, where the median household income is $52,546. The closest ZIP codes are 87519 (Cerro, 3.6 mi north), 87564 (San Cristobal, 6.8 mi south) and 87558 (Red River, 7.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 87556 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Questa |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 719 |
| Coordinates | 36.7039, -105.595 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87556
| Population | 3,008 · higher than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 10 · higher than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.6 years · higher than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $52,546 · lower than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,007 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $241,600 · higher than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $703 a month |
| Housing units | 1,647 |
| Households | 1,256 (2.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 288.09 sq mi (plus 0.6 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87519 | Cerro, NM | 3.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87564 | San Cristobal, NM | 6.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87558 | Red River, NM | 7.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87580 | Valdez, NM | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo, NM | 10 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley, NM | 10.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco, NM | 13.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87524 | Costilla, NM | 16.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87512 | Amalia, NM | 18.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87529 | El Prado, NM | 18.8 mi S | Standard |
| 81138 | Jaroso, CO | 20.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87577 | Tres Piedras, NM | 21 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87556
123 MAIN ST
QUESTA NM 87556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Columbine and Lama: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87556?
- 87556 is a Questa, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87556 in?
- ZIP code 87556 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87556 in?
- 87556 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87556 use area codes 575 and 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87556?
- About 3,008 people live in ZIP code 87556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87556?
- The median household income in 87556 is $52,546 a year, lower than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87556 are 87519 (Cerro, 3.6 miles), 87564 (San Cristobal, 6.8 miles), 87558 (Red River, 7.4 miles) and 87580 (Valdez, 9.4 miles).