ZIP code 87551
Where is ZIP code 87551?
Los Ojos, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87551 belongs to Los Ojos, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87551 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 575. About 219 people live in the 87551 area, where the median household income is $35,896. The closest ZIP codes are 87575 (Tierra Amarilla, 3.4 mi south), 87520 (Chama, 11.6 mi north) and 87518 (Cebolla, 18.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 87551 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Los Ojos |
| Also accepted | Rutheron |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.7292, -106.57 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87551
| Population | 219 · lower than 79% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.2 years · higher than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Median household income | $35,896 · lower than 85% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,272 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $125,900 · lower than 71% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 268 |
| Households | 123 (1.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 29.61 sq mi (plus 10.82 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87551. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87551
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87575 | Tierra Amarilla, NM | 3.4 mi S | Standard |
| 87520 | Chama, NM | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87518 | Cebolla, NM | 18.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87539 | La Madera, NM | 18.2 mi S | Standard |
| 87515 | Canjilon, NM | 18.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 81128 | Chromo, CO | 26.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87581 | Vallecitos, NM | 27.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 87528 | Dulce, NM | 28.6 mi W | Standard |
| 87017 | Gallina, NM | 30.3 mi S | Standard |
| 87530 | El Rito, NM | 31.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 87577 | Tres Piedras, NM | 33.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87554 | Petaca, NM | 34.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87551 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87551
123 MAIN ST
LOS OJOS NM 87551
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts RUTHERON as the city name for 87551. Avoid Brazos: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87551-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87551?
- 87551 is a Los Ojos, New Mexico ZIP code. Rutheron is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87551 in?
- ZIP code 87551 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87551 in?
- 87551 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87551?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87551 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87551?
- About 219 people live in ZIP code 87551, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87551?
- The median household income in 87551 is $35,896 a year, lower than 85% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87551?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87551 are 87575 (Tierra Amarilla, 3.4 miles), 87520 (Chama, 11.6 miles), 87518 (Cebolla, 18.2 miles) and 87539 (La Madera, 18.2 miles).