ZIP code 87540
Where is ZIP code 87540?
Lamy, New Mexico
Santa Fe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87540 belongs to Lamy, New Mexico in Santa Fe County. 87540 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 1,117 people live in the 87540 area, where the median household income is $52,500. The closest ZIP codes are 87509 (Santa Fe, 6.6 mi north), 87592 (Santa Fe, 6.6 mi north) and 87594 (Santa Fe, 6.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 87540 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lamy |
| Also accepted | Galisteo, Santa Fe |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.4311, -105.9409 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87540
| Population | 1,117 · higher than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.1 years · higher than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $52,500 · lower than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,767 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 45% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $729,700 · higher than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,039 a month |
| Housing units | 692 |
| Households | 632 (1.76 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 40% |
| Land area | 163.62 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87509 | Santa Fe, NM | 6.6 mi N | Unique |
| 87592 | Santa Fe, NM | 6.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87594 | Santa Fe, NM | 6.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87508 | Santa Fe, NM | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 87010 | Cerrillos, NM | 10.8 mi W | Standard |
| 87535 | Glorieta, NM | 12.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 87505 | Santa Fe, NM | 13.8 mi N | Standard |
| 87562 | Rowe, NM | 15.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87507 | Santa Fe, NM | 16.1 mi N | Standard |
| 87502 | Santa Fe, NM | 17.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87503 | Santa Fe, NM | 17.7 mi N | Unique |
| 87504 | Santa Fe, NM | 17.7 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87540
123 MAIN ST
LAMY NM 87540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GALISTEO and SANTA FE as the city name for 87540. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87540?
- 87540 is a Lamy, New Mexico ZIP code. Galisteo and Santa Fe are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87540 in?
- ZIP code 87540 is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87540 in?
- 87540 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87540 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87540?
- About 1,117 people live in ZIP code 87540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87540?
- The median household income in 87540 is $52,500 a year, lower than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87540 are 87509 (Santa Fe, 6.6 miles), 87592 (Santa Fe, 6.6 miles), 87594 (Santa Fe, 6.6 miles) and 87508 (Santa Fe, 7.1 miles).