ZIP code 87901
Where is ZIP code 87901?
Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico
Sierra County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87901 belongs to Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico in Sierra County. 87901 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 6,378 people live in the 87901 area, where the median household income is $34,242. The closest ZIP codes are 87942 (Williamsburg, 3.3 mi southwest), 87935 (Elephant Butte, 4.3 mi northeast) and 87931 (Caballo, 15.9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87901 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Truth Or Consequences |
| Also accepted | Cuchillo, T OR C, Truth Consq |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.1606, -107.2669 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 879 |
Population and income in 87901
| Population | 6,378 · higher than 81% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.1 years · higher than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $34,242 · lower than 87% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,652 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $128,700 · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $713 a month |
| Housing units | 4,042 |
| Households | 2,868 (2.14 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 1080.41 sq mi (plus 48.42 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87901. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87901
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87942 | Williamsburg, NM | 3.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 87935 | Elephant Butte, NM | 4.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87931 | Caballo, NM | 15.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 87939 | Monticello, NM | 19.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 87654 | Spaceport City, NM | 20.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 87930 | Arrey, NM | 21.8 mi S | Standard |
| 87943 | Winston, NM | 25.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 25.8 mi S | Standard |
| 88042 | Hillsboro, NM | 26.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 28 mi S | Standard |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 31.3 mi S | Standard |
| 87937 | Hatch, NM | 35.3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87901 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87901
123 MAIN ST
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES NM 87901
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CUCHILLO, T OR C and TRUTH CONSQ as the city name for 87901. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87901-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87901?
- 87901 is a Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico ZIP code. Cuchillo, T OR C and Truth Consq are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87901 in?
- ZIP code 87901 is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87901 in?
- 87901 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87901?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87901 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87901?
- About 6,378 people live in ZIP code 87901, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87901?
- The median household income in 87901 is $34,242 a year, lower than 87% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87901?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87901 are 87942 (Williamsburg, 3.3 miles), 87935 (Elephant Butte, 4.3 miles), 87931 (Caballo, 15.9 miles) and 87939 (Monticello, 19.5 miles).