ZIP code 87531
Where is ZIP code 87531?
Embudo, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87531 belongs to Embudo, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87531 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 codes 505 and 575. About 144 people live in the 87531 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87527 (Dixon, 3 mi southeast), 87582 (Velarde, 6.1 mi southwest) and 87576 (Trampas, 9.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 87531 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Embudo |
| Also accepted | Pilar |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.2153, -105.8901 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87531
| Population | 144 · lower than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 74.4 years · higher than 97% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Income per person | $10,404 |
| Below the poverty line | 62% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 174 |
| Households | 68 (2.12 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 33.18 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87531. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87531
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 6.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente, NM | 10.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 10.4 mi E | Standard |
| 87517 | Carson, NM | 12.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 12.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87511 | Alcalde, NM | 12.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 12.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87523 | Cordova, NM | 14.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 14.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87531 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87531
123 MAIN ST
EMBUDO NM 87531
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PILAR as the city name for 87531. Avoid Junta, La Bolsa, La Junta and Rinconado: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87531-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87531?
- 87531 is a Embudo, New Mexico ZIP code. Pilar is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87531 in?
- ZIP code 87531 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87531 in?
- 87531 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87531?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87531 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87531?
- About 144 people live in ZIP code 87531, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 87531?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87531 are 87527 (Dixon, 3 miles), 87582 (Velarde, 6.1 miles), 87576 (Trampas, 9.3 miles) and 87549 (Ojo Caliente, 10.2 miles).