ZIP code 87829
Where is ZIP code 87829?
Quemado, New Mexico
Catron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87829 belongs to Quemado, New Mexico in Catron County. 87829 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 codes 575 and 928. About 602 people live in the 87829 area, where the median household income is $49,345. The closest ZIP codes are 87827 (Pie Town, 22.6 mi east), 87820 (Aragon, 28.9 mi southeast) and 85925 (Eagar, 32.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 87829 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Quemado |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Catron County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 928 |
| Coordinates | 34.2652, -108.7578 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 878 |
Population and income in 87829
| Population | 602 · lower than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 69.1 years · higher than 93% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $49,345 · lower than 62% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,497 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $316,700 · higher than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 852 |
| Households | 428 (1.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 1375.9 sq mi (plus 2.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87829. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87829
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87827 | Pie Town, NM | 22.6 mi E | Standard |
| 87820 | Aragon, NM | 28.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 85925 | Eagar, AZ | 32.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87315 | Fence Lake, NM | 32.6 mi N | Standard |
| 87824 | Luna, NM | 32.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 85938 | Springerville, AZ | 33.4 mi W | Standard |
| 85932 | Nutrioso, AZ | 33.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85920 | Alpine, AZ | 36.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 87830 | Reserve, NM | 38.1 mi S | Standard |
| 85936 | Saint Johns, AZ | 39 mi NW | Standard |
| 85927 | Greer, AZ | 44.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 87821 | Datil, NM | 45 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87829 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87829
123 MAIN ST
QUEMADO NM 87829
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Omega and Red Hill: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87829-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87829?
- 87829 is a Quemado, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87829 in?
- ZIP code 87829 is in Catron County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87829 in?
- 87829 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87829?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87829 use area codes 575 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87829?
- About 602 people live in ZIP code 87829, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87829?
- The median household income in 87829 is $49,345 a year, lower than 62% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87829?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87829 are 87827 (Pie Town, 22.6 miles), 87820 (Aragon, 28.9 miles), 85925 (Eagar, 32.5 miles) and 87315 (Fence Lake, 32.6 miles).