ZIP code 87582
Where is ZIP code 87582?
Velarde, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87582 belongs to Velarde, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. 87582 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Velarde post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 899 people live in the 87582 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87531 (Embudo, 6.1 mi northeast), 87527 (Dixon, 6.5 mi east) and 87511 (Alcalde, 6.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87582 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Velarde |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 36.1589, -105.9747 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87582
| Population | 899 · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 39 · higher than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48 years · higher than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 66% / 35% |
| Income per person | $69,956 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 57% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $302,900 · higher than 80% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 566 |
| Households | 430 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 34% |
| Land area | 22.96 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87582. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87582
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 6.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 6.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87511 | Alcalde, NM | 6.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 9.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 10.8 mi S | Standard |
| 87537 | Hernandez, NM | 10.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 87548 | Medanales, NM | 11.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 12 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente, NM | 12 mi N | Standard |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 12.2 mi E | Standard |
| 87523 | Cordova, NM | 12.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87567 | Santa Cruz, NM | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87582 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87582
PO BOX 123
VELARDE NM 87582
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Canova and Lyden: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87582-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87582?
- 87582 is a Velarde, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87582 in?
- ZIP code 87582 is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87582 in?
- 87582 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87582?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87582 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87582?
- About 899 people live in ZIP code 87582, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 87582 for a street address?
- No. 87582 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Velarde use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87582?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87582 are 87531 (Embudo, 6.1 miles), 87527 (Dixon, 6.5 miles), 87511 (Alcalde, 6.5 miles) and 87566 (Ohkay Owingeh, 9.1 miles).