ZIP Code 87728: Maxwell, New Mexico
ZIP code 87728 covers part or all of Maxwell in Colfax County, New Mexico. Its reference point is at latitude 36.5434 and longitude -104.564 (36°32'36.2"N 104°33'50.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 87728
87728 is the only ZIP code listed for Maxwell, NM in our directory.
Across Colfax County there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and New Mexico has 431 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 87749 in Ute Park, NM, about 8.4 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 87728 |
|---|---|
| City | Maxwell |
| County | Colfax County |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Latitude | 36.5434 |
| Longitude | -104.564 |
| DMS | 36°32'36.2"N 104°33'50.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 87749 (Ute Park, 8.4 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 87728
Map centered on 36.5434, -104.564. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 87728
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 87728, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 87728, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Ute Park, NM (8.4 mi northwest), Springer, NM (12 mi south) and Miami, NM (22 mi southwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Ute Park, NM – 8.4 mi northwest
- Springer, NM – 12 mi south
- Miami, NM – 22 mi southwest
- Raton, NM – 25 mi north
- Cimarron, NM – 29 mi west
- Mills, NM – 34 mi southeast
- Capulin, NM – 35 mi northeast
- Angel Fire, NM – 39 mi west
- Wagon Mound, NM – 39 mi south
- Eagle Nest, NM – 40 mi west
Schools Near Maxwell, NM
If you are moving to ZIP code 87728, check the school district serving Maxwell and Colfax County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 87728 may also use facilities in nearby Ute Park, Springer and Miami.
Shopping and Dining in Maxwell
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Maxwell, New Mexico can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 87728.
To research local history, try searching for Colfax County records and archives along with the name Maxwell.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 87728, Ute Park lies about 8.4 mi to the northwest, Springer lies about 12 mi to the south, Miami lies about 22 mi to the southwest, Raton lies about 25 mi to the north and Cimarron lies about 29 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Photo & Video Credits
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