ZIP code 87312
Where is ZIP code 87312?
Continental Divide, New Mexico
McKinley County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87312 belongs to Continental Divide, New Mexico in McKinley County. 87312 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 654 people live in the 87312 area, where the median household income is $48,977. The closest ZIP codes are 87347 (Jamestown, 7.3 mi west), 87365 (Smith Lake, 9.2 mi northeast) and 87323 (Thoreau, 9.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 87312 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Continental Divide |
| Also accepted | Contnental Dv |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.4226, -108.323 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 873 |
Population and income in 87312
| Population | 654 · lower than 59% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 51% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.1 years · lower than 51% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 42% / 58% |
| Median household income | $48,977 · lower than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,638 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $78,000 · lower than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 228 |
| Households | 213 (3.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 98% / 2.3% |
| Land area | 81.52 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87312. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87312
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87347 | Jamestown, NM | 7.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 9.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87323 | Thoreau, NM | 9.3 mi E | Standard |
| 87316 | Fort Wingate, NM | 11.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87045 | Prewitt, NM | 13.2 mi E | Standard |
| 87311 | Church Rock, NM | 17.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87322 | Rehoboth, NM | 20.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87326 | Vanderwagen, NM | 21.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87321 | Ramah, NM | 22.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 22.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 87301 | Gallup, NM | 24.2 mi W | Standard |
| 87302 | Gallup, NM | 24.7 mi W | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87312 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87312
123 MAIN ST
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE NM 87312
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CONTNENTAL DV as the city name for 87312. Avoid Coolidge: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87312-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87312?
- 87312 is a Continental Divide, New Mexico ZIP code. Contnental Dv is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87312 in?
- ZIP code 87312 is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87312 in?
- 87312 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87312?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87312 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87312?
- About 654 people live in ZIP code 87312, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87312?
- The median household income in 87312 is $48,977 a year, lower than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87312?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87312 are 87347 (Jamestown, 7.3 miles), 87365 (Smith Lake, 9.2 miles), 87323 (Thoreau, 9.3 miles) and 87316 (Fort Wingate, 11.4 miles).