| ZIP Code | 87514 |
|---|---|
| City | Arroyo Seco |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 7,323 ft |
| Latitude | 36.529556 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.600602 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35055 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.5 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.8% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 102 (7.8%) |
| Some College | 176 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 238 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 269 (20.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 531 (40.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,934 ≈ Avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $521,300 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,015 |
| Vacant Units | 319 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,015 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 319 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 87514 is located in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 1,485, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.5 years. Economically, 87514 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,934 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87514 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $521,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 87514 is majority Hispanic (60.94%). Residents are highly educated — 60.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 64% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87514 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 87514 in Arroyo Seco, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,485 residents, a median household income of $70,934, and a median home value of $521,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.