ZIP code 87942
Where is ZIP code 87942?
Williamsburg, New Mexico
Sierra County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87942 belongs to Williamsburg, New Mexico in Sierra County. 87942 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 1,005 people live in the 87942 area, where the median household income is $42,308. The closest ZIP codes are 87901 (Truth Or Consequences, 3.3 mi northeast), 87935 (Elephant Butte, 7.5 mi northeast) and 87931 (Caballo, 12.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87942 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Williamsburg |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.1171, -107.2915 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 879 |
Population and income in 87942
| Population | 1,005 · higher than 50% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62.3 years · higher than 81% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $42,308 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,729 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $114,800 · lower than 78% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $428 a month |
| Housing units | 720 |
| Households | 456 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 144.37 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87942. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87942
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87901 | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 87935 | Elephant Butte, NM | 7.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87931 | Caballo, NM | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 87930 | Arrey, NM | 18.6 mi S | Standard |
| 87654 | Spaceport City, NM | 20.3 mi SE | Unique |
| 87939 | Monticello, NM | 21.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 22.7 mi S | Standard |
| 88042 | Hillsboro, NM | 23.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 25 mi S | Standard |
| 87943 | Winston, NM | 25.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 28.5 mi S | Standard |
| 87937 | Hatch, NM | 32.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87942 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87942
123 MAIN ST
WILLIAMSBURG NM 87942
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Las Palomas: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87942-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87942?
- 87942 is a Williamsburg, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87942 in?
- ZIP code 87942 is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87942 in?
- 87942 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87942?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87942 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87942?
- About 1,005 people live in ZIP code 87942, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87942?
- The median household income in 87942 is $42,308 a year, lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87942?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87942 are 87901 (Truth Or Consequences, 3.3 miles), 87935 (Elephant Butte, 7.5 miles), 87931 (Caballo, 12.6 miles) and 87930 (Arrey, 18.6 miles).