ZIP code 87520: Chama, NM
87520 is a ZIP code in Chama, New Mexico, mainly in Rio Arriba County, part of the Española, NM micro area. About 1,148 people live here.
- Population
- 1,148
- Median household income
- $38,889
- Typical home value
- $312,800-0.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $570gross, per month
- Median age
- 65.4
- Homeowners
- 86.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 87520 details
| City | Chama |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Metro area | Española, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 259.1 sq mi, plus 0.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 4 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 9.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.87502, -106.62735 |
ZIP codes near 87520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87551 | Los Ojos, NM | 12.3 mi | 219 |
| 81128 | Chromo, CO | 14.1 mi | 34 |
| 87528 | Dulce, NM | 15.2 mi | 3,756 |
| 87575 | Tierra Amarilla, NM | 16.1 mi | 938 |
| 87518 | Cebolla, NM | 24.9 mi | 0 |
| 87515 | Canjilon, NM | 26.0 mi | 333 |
| 81120 | Antonito, CO | 26.9 mi | 1,832 |
| 81157 | Pagosa Springs, CO | 34.5 mi | — |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87520?
A typical home in ZIP code 87520 is worth about $312,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $38,889 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 87520
What city is ZIP code 87520?
ZIP code 87520 is in Chama, NM, in Rio Arriba County.
What county is ZIP code 87520 in?
87520 is mainly in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87520?
About 1,148 people live in ZIP code 87520, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87520 in?
87520 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.