ZIP code 87940
Where is ZIP code 87940?
Rincon, New Mexico
Dona Ana County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87940 belongs to Rincon, New Mexico in Dona Ana County. 87940 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 393 people live in the 87940 area, where the median household income is $56,750. The closest ZIP codes are 87937 (Hatch, 5.5 mi west), 87941 (Salem, 9.4 mi west) and 87936 (Garfield, 13.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 87940 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rincon |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Dona Ana County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6597, -107.0643 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 879 |
Population and income in 87940
| Population | 393 · lower than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.4 years · higher than 79% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $56,750 · higher than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,605 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.6% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 157 |
| Households | 121 (3.25 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 62.81 sq mi (plus 0.75 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87940. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87940
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87937 | Hatch, NM | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 13.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 88054 | Radium Springs, NM | 14.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 15.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 88012 | Las Cruces, NM | 17.8 mi E | Standard |
| 88013 | Las Cruces, NM | 17.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87930 | Arrey, NM | 19.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 88004 | Las Cruces, NM | 21.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87654 | Spaceport City, NM | 23.4 mi N | Unique |
| 88032 | Dona Ana, NM | 23.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88033 | Fairacres, NM | 27.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87940 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87940
123 MAIN ST
RINCON NM 87940
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87940-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87940?
- 87940 is a Rincon, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87940 in?
- ZIP code 87940 is in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87940 in?
- 87940 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87940?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87940 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87940?
- About 393 people live in ZIP code 87940, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87940?
- The median household income in 87940 is $56,750 a year, higher than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87940?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87940 are 87937 (Hatch, 5.5 miles), 87941 (Salem, 9.4 miles), 87936 (Garfield, 13.7 miles) and 88054 (Radium Springs, 14.7 miles).