ZIP code 87527
Where is ZIP code 87527?
Dixon, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87527 belongs to Dixon, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87527 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Dixon post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 1,534 people live in the 87527 area, where the median household income is $65,461. The closest ZIP codes are 87531 (Embudo, 3 mi northwest), 87582 (Velarde, 6.5 mi west) and 87576 (Trampas, 6.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 87527 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dixon |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 36.179, -105.8615 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87527
| Population | 1,534 · higher than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 39 · higher than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.3 years · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $65,461 · higher than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,184 |
| Below the poverty line | 34% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $406,300 · higher than 91% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 675 |
| Households | 624 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 39.44 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87527. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87527
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 3 mi NW | Standard |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 6.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 6.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 7.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 8.4 mi E | Standard |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 9.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 10.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87523 | Cordova, NM | 11.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87511 | Alcalde, NM | 12.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente, NM | 13.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 87517 | Carson, NM | 13.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87527 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87527
PO BOX 123
DIXON NM 87527
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Apodaca: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87527-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87527?
- 87527 is a Dixon, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87527 in?
- ZIP code 87527 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87527 in?
- 87527 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87527?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87527 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87527?
- About 1,534 people live in ZIP code 87527, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87527?
- The median household income in 87527 is $65,461 a year, higher than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87527 for a street address?
- No. 87527 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Dixon use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87527?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87527 are 87531 (Embudo, 3 miles), 87582 (Velarde, 6.5 miles), 87576 (Trampas, 6.6 miles) and 87521 (Chamisal, 7.6 miles).