ZIP code 87801
Where is ZIP code 87801?
Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87801 belongs to Socorro, New Mexico in Socorro County. 87801 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 505 and 575. About 9,291 people live in the 87801 area, where the median household income is $46,525. The closest ZIP codes are 87823 (Lemitar, 7.5 mi north), 87828 (Polvadera, 11 mi north) and 87831 (San Acacia, 12.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 87801 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Socorro |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Socorro County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 34.0479, -106.8907 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 878 |
Population and income in 87801
| Population | 9,291 · higher than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 52 · higher than 75% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.6 years · lower than 87% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $46,525 · lower than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,147 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $165,400 · lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $715 a month |
| Housing units | 3,872 |
| Households | 2,777 (3.12 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 37% |
| Land area | 177.28 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87801. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87801
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87823 | Lemitar, NM | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 87828 | Polvadera, NM | 11 mi N | Standard |
| 87831 | San Acacia, NM | 12.5 mi N | Standard |
| 87832 | San Antonio, NM | 16.2 mi S | Standard |
| 87825 | Magdalena, NM | 20.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 22.7 mi N | Standard |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 31.1 mi N | Standard |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 31.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 38.3 mi N | Standard |
| 87002 | Belen, NM | 43.1 mi N | Standard |
| 87036 | Mountainair, NM | 48.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 48.8 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87801 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87801
123 MAIN ST
SOCORRO NM 87801
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Campus, Escondida, Florida and Luis Lopez: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87801-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87801?
- 87801 is a Socorro, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87801 in?
- ZIP code 87801 is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87801 in?
- 87801 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87801?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87801 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87801?
- About 9,291 people live in ZIP code 87801, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87801?
- The median household income in 87801 is $46,525 a year, lower than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87801?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87801 are 87823 (Lemitar, 7.5 miles), 87828 (Polvadera, 11 miles), 87831 (San Acacia, 12.5 miles) and 87832 (San Antonio, 16.2 miles).