ZIP Code 87051: San Rafael, New Mexico
ZIP code 87051 covers part or all of San Rafael in Cibola County, New Mexico. Its reference point is at latitude 35.151 and longitude -107.877 (35°09'03.6"N 107°52'37.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 87051
87051 is the only ZIP code listed for San Rafael, NM in our directory.
Across Cibola County there are 12 ZIP codes listed, and New Mexico has 431 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 87049 in San Fidel, NM, about 2.3 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 87051 |
|---|---|
| City | San Rafael |
| County | Cibola County |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Latitude | 35.151 |
| Longitude | -107.877 |
| DMS | 35°09'03.6"N 107°52'37.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 87049 (San Fidel, 2.3 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 87051
Map centered on 35.151, -107.877. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of San Rafael, NM
ZIP Codes Near 87051
These 10 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 87051, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 87051, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are San Fidel, NM (2.3 mi east), Milan, NM (3.0 mi north) and Grants, NM (3.8 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- San Fidel, NM – 2.3 mi east
- Milan, NM – 3.0 mi north
- Grants, NM – 3.8 mi southeast
- Cubero, NM – 16 mi southwest
- New Laguna, NM – 16 mi southwest
- Paguate, NM – 16 mi southwest
- Pinehill, NM – 16 mi southwest
- Bluewater, NM – 18 mi west
- Prewitt, NM – 19 mi northwest
- Thoreau, NM – 23 mi northwest
Schools Near San Rafael, NM
If you are moving to ZIP code 87051, check the school district serving San Rafael and Cibola County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as San Fidel and Milan can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 87051.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving San Rafael, NM can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 87051 may also use facilities in nearby San Fidel, Milan and Grants.
Shopping and Dining in San Rafael
For places to eat and shop near San Rafael, NM, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 87051.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near San Rafael, New Mexico can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 87051.
To research local history, try searching for Cibola County records and archives along with the name San Rafael.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 87051, San Fidel lies about 2.3 mi to the east, Milan lies about 3.0 mi to the north, Grants lies about 3.8 mi to the southeast, Cubero lies about 16 mi to the southwest and New Laguna lies about 16 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near San Rafael show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 87051
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Grants, New Mexico - Large Letter Postcard (5273758623)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Riverwalk Park sculpture - panoramio”): Peter K., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“"Energy for Peace" Grants, NM - panoramio”): Peter K., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Riverwalk amphitheatre - panoramio”): Peter K., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“City Hall entrance - panoramio”): Peter K., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 87051 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.