ZIP code 87323
Where is ZIP code 87323?
Thoreau, New Mexico
McKinley County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87323 belongs to Thoreau, New Mexico in McKinley County. 87323 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 4,245 people live in the 87323 area, where the median household income is $51,616. The closest ZIP codes are 87045 (Prewitt, 4.4 mi southeast), 87365 (Smith Lake, 5.8 mi north) and 87312 (Continental Divide, 9.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 87323 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thoreau |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.3976, -108.1604 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 873 |
Population and income in 87323
| Population | 4,245 · higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 14 · higher than 59% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.8 years · lower than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $51,616 · lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,881 |
| Below the poverty line | 40% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $138,200 · lower than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $485 a month |
| Housing units | 2,093 |
| Households | 1,439 (2.95 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.3% |
| Land area | 295.22 sq mi (plus 1.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87323. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87323
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87045 | Prewitt, NM | 4.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 5.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87312 | Continental Divide, NM | 9.3 mi W | Standard |
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 13.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 87347 | Jamestown, NM | 16.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87316 | Fort Wingate, NM | 20.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87021 | Milan, NM | 21.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87313 | Crownpoint, NM | 23.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87020 | Grants, NM | 24.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 87051 | San Rafael, NM | 25.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87321 | Ramah, NM | 26.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 87311 | Church Rock, NM | 26.5 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87323 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87323
123 MAIN ST
THOREAU NM 87323
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87323-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87323?
- 87323 is a Thoreau, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87323 in?
- ZIP code 87323 is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87323 in?
- 87323 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87323?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87323 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87323?
- About 4,245 people live in ZIP code 87323, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87323?
- The median household income in 87323 is $51,616 a year, lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87323?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87323 are 87045 (Prewitt, 4.4 miles), 87365 (Smith Lake, 5.8 miles), 87312 (Continental Divide, 9.3 miles) and 87005 (Bluewater, 13.9 miles).