ZIP code 87523
Where is ZIP code 87523?
Cordova, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87523 belongs to Cordova, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87523 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Cordova post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 389 people live in the 87523 area, where the median household income is $23,395. The closest ZIP codes are 87578 (Truchas, 3.7 mi northeast), 87522 (Chimayo, 4.8 mi west) and 87567 (Santa Cruz, 9.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 87523 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cordova |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 36.0072, -105.8606 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87523
| Population | 389 · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 186 · higher than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 15.9 years · lower than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 32% / 68% |
| Median household income | $23,395 · lower than 96% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $11,339 |
| Below the poverty line | 64% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 215 |
| Households | 156 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 2.09 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87523. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87523
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 3.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 87567 | Santa Cruz, NM | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 10.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 87533 | Espanola, NM | 11.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 11.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87532 | Espanola, NM | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 87511 | Alcalde, NM | 12.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 12.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 13.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87523 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87523
PO BOX 123
CORDOVA NM 87523
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87523-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87523?
- 87523 is a Cordova, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87523 in?
- ZIP code 87523 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87523 in?
- 87523 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87523?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87523 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87523?
- About 389 people live in ZIP code 87523, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87523?
- The median household income in 87523 is $23,395 a year, lower than 96% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87523 for a street address?
- No. 87523 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Cordova use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87523?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87523 are 87578 (Truchas, 3.7 miles), 87522 (Chimayo, 4.8 miles), 87567 (Santa Cruz, 9.7 miles) and 87576 (Trampas, 10.3 miles).