ZIP code 87043
Where is ZIP code 87043?
Placitas, New Mexico
Sandoval County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87043 belongs to Placitas, New Mexico in Sandoval County. 87043 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 4,223 people live in the 87043 area, where the median household income is $109,750. The closest ZIP codes are 87004 (Bernalillo, 1.3 mi north), 87048 (Corrales, 7.3 mi southwest) and 87122 (Albuquerque, 9.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 87043 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Placitas |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.3092, -106.5293 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 870 |
Population and income in 87043
| Population | 4,223 · higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 39 · higher than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.8 years · higher than 88% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 46% |
| Median household income | $109,750 · higher than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $71,431 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 66% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $562,100 · higher than 97% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,717 a month |
| Housing units | 2,383 |
| Households | 2,160 (1.96 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 6.1% |
| Land area | 107.66 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87043. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87043
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87004 | Bernalillo, NM | 1.3 mi N | Standard |
| 87048 | Corrales, NM | 7.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 87122 | Albuquerque, NM | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 87124 | Rio Rancho, NM | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 87101 | Albuquerque, NM | 10 mi SW | Standard |
| 87113 | Albuquerque, NM | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 87144 | Rio Rancho, NM | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
| 87109 | Albuquerque, NM | 11.2 mi S | Standard |
| 87114 | Albuquerque, NM | 11.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 87001 | Algodones, NM | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 87111 | Albuquerque, NM | 12.1 mi S | Standard |
| 87107 | Albuquerque, NM | 13.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87043 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87043
123 MAIN ST
PLACITAS NM 87043
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87043-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87043?
- 87043 is a Placitas, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87043 in?
- ZIP code 87043 is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87043 in?
- 87043 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87043?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87043 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87043?
- About 4,223 people live in ZIP code 87043, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87043?
- The median household income in 87043 is $109,750 a year, higher than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87043?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87043 are 87004 (Bernalillo, 1.3 miles), 87048 (Corrales, 7.3 miles), 87122 (Albuquerque, 9.1 miles) and 87124 (Rio Rancho, 9.5 miles).