ZIP code 87823
Where is ZIP code 87823?
Lemitar, New Mexico
Socorro County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87823 belongs to Lemitar, New Mexico in Socorro County. 87823 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 code 575. About 441 people live in the 87823 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87828 (Polvadera, 3.5 mi north), 87831 (San Acacia, 5 mi north) and 87801 (Socorro, 7.5 mi south).
| ZIP code | 87823 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lemitar |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Socorro County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 34.156, -106.9044 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 878 |
Population and income in 87823
| Population | 441 · lower than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · higher than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.5 years · higher than 56% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Income per person | $37,003 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $97,700 · lower than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 298 |
| Households | 186 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 47.74 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87823. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87823
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87828 | Polvadera, NM | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 87831 | San Acacia, NM | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 87801 | Socorro, NM | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 16.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 87825 | Magdalena, NM | 19.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87832 | San Antonio, NM | 23.7 mi S | Standard |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 24.2 mi N | Standard |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 24.4 mi N | Standard |
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 31.2 mi N | Standard |
| 87002 | Belen, NM | 36.2 mi N | Standard |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 41.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87036 | Mountainair, NM | 44.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87823 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87823
123 MAIN ST
LEMITAR NM 87823
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87823-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87823?
- 87823 is a Lemitar, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87823 in?
- ZIP code 87823 is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87823 in?
- 87823 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87823?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87823 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87823?
- About 441 people live in ZIP code 87823, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 87823?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87823 are 87828 (Polvadera, 3.5 miles), 87831 (San Acacia, 5 miles), 87801 (Socorro, 7.5 miles) and 87028 (La Joya, 16.2 miles).