ZIP code 87728
Where is ZIP code 87728?
Maxwell, New Mexico
Colfax County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87728 belongs to Maxwell, New Mexico in Colfax County. 87728 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 414 people live in the 87728 area, where the median household income is $35,602. The closest ZIP codes are 87747 (Springer, 11.6 mi south), 87729 (Miami, 18.5 mi southwest) and 87740 (Raton, 25.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 87728 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Maxwell |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Colfax County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.5434, -104.564 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 877 |
Population and income in 87728
| Population | 414 · lower than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.3 years · lower than 85% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 41% / 59% |
| Median household income | $35,602 · lower than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,678 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.5% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $86,700 · lower than 87% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $609 a month |
| Housing units | 228 |
| Households | 175 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 117.43 sq mi (plus 2.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87728. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87728
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87747 | Springer, NM | 11.6 mi S | Standard |
| 87729 | Miami, NM | 18.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 87740 | Raton, NM | 25.3 mi N | Standard |
| 87714 | Cimarron, NM | 28.7 mi W | Standard |
| 87749 | Ute Park, NM | 30.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87730 | Mills, NM | 34.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 88414 | Capulin, NM | 35.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 88422 | Gladstone, NM | 36.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 87710 | Angel Fire, NM | 39.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87752 | Wagon Mound, NM | 39.5 mi S | Standard |
| 87718 | Eagle Nest, NM | 39.5 mi W | Standard |
| 88418 | Des Moines, NM | 40.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87728 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87728
123 MAIN ST
MAXWELL NM 87728
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87728-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87728?
- 87728 is a Maxwell, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87728 in?
- ZIP code 87728 is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87728 in?
- 87728 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87728?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87728 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87728?
- About 414 people live in ZIP code 87728, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87728?
- The median household income in 87728 is $35,602 a year, lower than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87728?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87728 are 87747 (Springer, 11.6 miles), 87729 (Miami, 18.5 miles), 87740 (Raton, 25.3 miles) and 87714 (Cimarron, 28.7 miles).