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Cities in ZIP code 87728

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 87728. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 87728 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Maxwell, NM

Stats and Demographics for the 87728 ZIP Code

ZIP code 87728 is located in northeast New Mexico and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 87728 are primarily white. The number of seniors is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also a small number of families and a large number of single parents. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 87728 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 87728 has a slightly higher than average percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 87728 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1980s. Looking at 87728 real estate data, the median home value of $62,300 is low compared to the rest of the country. Rentals in 87728 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $300-$499/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $200-$299/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 87728 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

For more information, see Maxwell, NM home prices.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $21,563 is compared to the rest of the country.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Pedestrians and cyclists beware. The area has some of lowest percentages of commutes without a vehicle in the country. A higher percentage of people in 87728 than almost anywhere in the country avoid a commute altogether by working at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 87728. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 87728

ZIP Code 87728 is in the Maxwell Municipal School District. There are 3 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 87728.