ZIP code 87712
Where is ZIP code 87712?
Buena Vista, New Mexico
Mora County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87712 belongs to Buena Vista, New Mexico in Mora County. 87712 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Buena Vista post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 397 people live in the 87712 area, where the median household income is $12,274. The closest ZIP codes are 87736 (Rainsville, 5 mi northeast), 87732 (Mora, 6.2 mi northwest) and 87742 (Rociada, 7.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87712 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Buena Vista |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Mora County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 35.9136, -105.2492 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 877 |
Population and income in 87712
| Population | 397 · lower than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38 years · lower than 71% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 71% / 29% |
| Median household income | $12,274 · lower than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $6,144 |
| Below the poverty line | 100% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $9,999 · lower than 100% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 215 |
| Households | 171 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 70.54 sq mi (plus 0.82 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87712. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87712
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87736 | Rainsville, NM | 5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87732 | Mora, NM | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 87742 | Rociada, NM | 7.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 87723 | Holman, NM | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 87715 | Cleveland, NM | 11.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 87735 | Ojo Feliz, NM | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 87745 | Sapello, NM | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 87722 | Guadalupita, NM | 15.5 mi N | Standard |
| 87734 | Ocate, NM | 16.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 87753 | Watrous, NM | 17.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87713 | Chacon, NM | 17.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 87731 | Montezuma, NM | 18.1 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87712 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87712
PO BOX 123
BUENA VISTA NM 87712
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Golondrinas: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87712-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87712?
- 87712 is a Buena Vista, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87712 in?
- ZIP code 87712 is in Mora County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87712 in?
- 87712 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87712?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87712 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87712?
- About 397 people live in ZIP code 87712, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87712?
- The median household income in 87712 is $12,274 a year, lower than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87712 for a street address?
- No. 87712 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Buena Vista use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87712?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87712 are 87736 (Rainsville, 5 miles), 87732 (Mora, 6.2 miles), 87742 (Rociada, 7.3 miles) and 87723 (Holman, 11.4 miles).