ZIP code 87517
Where is ZIP code 87517?
Carson, New Mexico
Taos County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87517 belongs to Carson, New Mexico in Taos County. 87517 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Carson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 388 people live in the 87517 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87557 (Ranchos De Taos, 8.9 mi east), 87571 (Taos, 10.3 mi east) and 87529 (El Prado, 11.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 87517 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Carson |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.3645, -105.7653 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87517
| Population | 388 · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45 years · higher than 50% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Income per person | $54,314 |
| Below the poverty line | 44% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 241 |
| Households | 207 (1.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 80.33 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87517. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87517
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos, NM | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 87571 | Taos, NM | 10.3 mi E | Standard |
| 87529 | El Prado, NM | 11.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 12.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 13.4 mi S | Standard |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente, NM | 13.4 mi W | Standard |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 13.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo, NM | 15.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 16.1 mi S | Standard |
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 16.2 mi S | Standard |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 16.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco, NM | 16.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87517 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87517
PO BOX 123
CARSON NM 87517
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87517-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87517?
- 87517 is a Carson, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87517 in?
- ZIP code 87517 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87517 in?
- 87517 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87517?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87517 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87517?
- About 388 people live in ZIP code 87517, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87517 for a street address?
- No. 87517 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Carson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87517?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87517 are 87557 (Ranchos De Taos, 8.9 miles), 87571 (Taos, 10.3 miles), 87529 (El Prado, 11.6 miles) and 87531 (Embudo, 12.4 miles).