ZIP code 87935
Where is ZIP code 87935?
Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Sierra County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 87935 belongs to Elephant Butte, New Mexico in Sierra County. 87935 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Elephant Butte post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 2,094 people live in the 87935 area, where the median household income is $51,033. The closest ZIP codes are 87901 (Truth Or Consequences, 4.3 mi southwest), 87942 (Williamsburg, 7.5 mi southwest) and 87939 (Monticello, 18.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 87935 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Elephant Butte |
| Also accepted | Elephant Btte |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.209, -107.2212 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 879 |
Population and income in 87935
| Population | 2,094 · higher than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 55 · higher than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.1 years · higher than 88% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $51,033 · lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,866 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $197,700 · higher than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,111 a month |
| Housing units | 1,941 |
| Households | 1,107 (1.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 38.39 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87935. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87935
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87901 | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 4.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 87942 | Williamsburg, NM | 7.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 87939 | Monticello, NM | 18.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 87931 | Caballo, NM | 20.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 87654 | Spaceport City, NM | 20.8 mi SE | Unique |
| 87930 | Arrey, NM | 25.5 mi S | Standard |
| 87943 | Winston, NM | 26.6 mi W | Standard |
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 29.3 mi S | Standard |
| 88042 | Hillsboro, NM | 30.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 31.4 mi S | Standard |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 34.5 mi S | Standard |
| 87937 | Hatch, NM | 38.2 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87935 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87935
PO BOX 123
ELEPHANT BUTTE NM 87935
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ELEPHANT BTTE as the city name for 87935. Avoid Engle and Rock Canyon: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87935-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87935?
- 87935 is a Elephant Butte, New Mexico ZIP code. Elephant Btte is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87935 in?
- ZIP code 87935 is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87935 in?
- 87935 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87935?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87935 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87935?
- About 2,094 people live in ZIP code 87935, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87935?
- The median household income in 87935 is $51,033 a year, lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 87935 for a street address?
- No. 87935 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Elephant Butte use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87935?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87935 are 87901 (Truth Or Consequences, 4.3 miles), 87942 (Williamsburg, 7.5 miles), 87939 (Monticello, 18.6 miles) and 87931 (Caballo, 20.2 miles).