ZIP code 87828
Where is ZIP code 87828?
Polvadera, New Mexico
Socorro County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87828 belongs to Polvadera, New Mexico in Socorro County. 87828 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 1,068 people live in the 87828 area. The closest ZIP codes are 87831 (San Acacia, 1.7 mi northeast), 87823 (Lemitar, 3.5 mi south) and 87801 (Socorro, 11 mi south).
| ZIP code | 87828 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Polvadera |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Socorro County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 34.2059, -106.9167 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 878 |
Population and income in 87828
| Population | 1,068 · higher than 51% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 317 · higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 6.5 years · lower than 100% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Income per person | $29,703 |
| Below the poverty line | 86% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $116,400 · lower than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 277 |
| Households | 219 (4.88 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 3.37 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87828. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87828
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87831 | San Acacia, NM | 1.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 87823 | Lemitar, NM | 3.5 mi S | Standard |
| 87801 | Socorro, NM | 11 mi S | Standard |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 87825 | Magdalena, NM | 19.7 mi W | Standard |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 21.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 21.3 mi N | Standard |
| 87832 | San Antonio, NM | 27.2 mi S | Standard |
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 28.1 mi N | Standard |
| 87002 | Belen, NM | 33.3 mi N | Standard |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 38.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 41.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87828 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87828
123 MAIN ST
POLVADERA NM 87828
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87828-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87828?
- 87828 is a Polvadera, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87828 in?
- ZIP code 87828 is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87828 in?
- 87828 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87828?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87828 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87828?
- About 1,068 people live in ZIP code 87828, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 87828?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87828 are 87831 (San Acacia, 1.7 miles), 87823 (Lemitar, 3.5 miles), 87801 (Socorro, 11 miles) and 87028 (La Joya, 13.8 miles).