ZIP code 88051
Where is ZIP code 88051?
Mule Creek, New Mexico
Grant County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88051 belongs to Mule Creek, New Mexico in Grant County. 88051 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mule Creek post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 575 and 928. About 360 people live in the 88051 area. The closest ZIP codes are 88025 (Buckhorn, 12.4 mi east), 88039 (Glenwood, 15.6 mi northeast) and 88028 (Cliff, 19.7 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 88051 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mule Creek |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Grant County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 928 |
| Coordinates | 33.1071, -108.9032 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88051
| Population | 360 · lower than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.2 years · lower than 94% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 70% / 30% |
| Income per person | $18,329 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $174,200 · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 103 |
| Households | 77 (4.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 337.01 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88051. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88051
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88025 | Buckhorn, NM | 12.4 mi E | Standard |
| 88039 | Glenwood, NM | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 88028 | Cliff, NM | 19.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85533 | Clifton, AZ | 19.9 mi W | Standard |
| 88038 | Gila, NM | 21.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 85534 | Duncan, AZ | 23.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 85540 | Morenci, AZ | 26.8 mi W | Standard |
| 88055 | Redrock, NM | 30.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 85922 | Blue, AZ | 38.8 mi N | Standard |
| 88061 | Silver City, NM | 42.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 87830 | Reserve, NM | 42.7 mi N | Standard |
| 88053 | Pinos Altos, NM | 43.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88051 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88051
PO BOX 123
MULE CREEK NM 88051
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88051-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88051?
- 88051 is a Mule Creek, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88051 in?
- ZIP code 88051 is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88051 in?
- 88051 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88051?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88051 use area codes 575 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88051?
- About 360 people live in ZIP code 88051, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 88051 for a street address?
- No. 88051 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mule Creek use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88051?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88051 are 88025 (Buckhorn, 12.4 miles), 88039 (Glenwood, 15.6 miles), 88028 (Cliff, 19.7 miles) and 85533 (Clifton, 19.9 miles).