ZIP code 87042
Where is ZIP code 87042?
Peralta, New Mexico
Valencia County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87042 belongs to Peralta, New Mexico in Valencia County. 87042 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 505. About 3,410 people live in the 87042 area, where the median household income is $73,057. The closest ZIP codes are 87068 (Bosque Farms, 3 mi north), 87031 (Los Lunas, 3.9 mi south) and 87022 (Isleta, 5.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 87042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Peralta |
| Also accepted | Bosque Farms |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Valencia County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 34.8332, -106.6872 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87042
| Population | 3,410 · higher than 75% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 758 · higher than 92% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.9 years · lower than 62% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $73,057 · higher than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $57,342 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $299,200 · higher than 79% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,237 a month |
| Housing units | 1,471 |
| Households | 1,427 (2.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87068 | Bosque Farms, NM | 3 mi N | Standard |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 3.9 mi S | Standard |
| 87022 | Isleta, NM | 5.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 6.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87002 | Belen, NM | 12.6 mi S | Standard |
| 87103 | Albuquerque, NM | 14.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87119 | Albuquerque, NM | 14.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87125 | Albuquerque, NM | 14.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87131 | Albuquerque, NM | 14.6 mi N | Unique |
| 87153 | Albuquerque, NM | 14.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87154 | Albuquerque, NM | 14.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87174 | Rio Rancho, NM | 14.6 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87042
123 MAIN ST
PERALTA NM 87042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BOSQUE FARMS as the city name for 87042. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87042?
- 87042 is a Peralta, New Mexico ZIP code. Bosque Farms is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87042 in?
- ZIP code 87042 is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87042 in?
- 87042 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87042 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87042?
- About 3,410 people live in ZIP code 87042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87042?
- The median household income in 87042 is $73,057 a year, higher than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87042 are 87068 (Bosque Farms, 3 miles), 87031 (Los Lunas, 3.9 miles), 87022 (Isleta, 5.1 miles) and 87060 (Tome, 6.8 miles).