ZIP code 87578
Where is ZIP code 87578?
Truchas, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87578 belongs to Truchas, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87578 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Truchas post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 528 people live in the 87578 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87523 (Cordova, 3.7 mi southwest), 87576 (Trampas, 6.7 mi northeast) and 87521 (Chamisal, 7.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 87578 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Truchas |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 36.0444, -105.8129 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87578
| Population | 528 · lower than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 51% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 65.5 years · higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 62% / 38% |
| Income per person | $53,876 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $315,800 · higher than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 326 |
| Households | 277 (1.9 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 16% |
| Land area | 64.34 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87578. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87578
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87523 | Cordova, NM | 3.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 6.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 7.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 8 mi W | Standard |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 9.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 9.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 10.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 12 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87567 | Santa Cruz, NM | 12.9 mi W | Standard |
| 87511 | Alcalde, NM | 13.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 14.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87578 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87578
PO BOX 123
TRUCHAS NM 87578
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87578-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87578?
- 87578 is a Truchas, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87578 in?
- ZIP code 87578 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87578 in?
- 87578 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87578?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87578 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87578?
- About 528 people live in ZIP code 87578, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87578 for a street address?
- No. 87578 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Truchas use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87578?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87578 are 87523 (Cordova, 3.7 miles), 87576 (Trampas, 6.7 miles), 87521 (Chamisal, 7.3 miles) and 87522 (Chimayo, 8 miles).