US ZIP Code
87519

Cerro, NM

Taos County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 760 Population ↑ 63% since 2019
💰 $76,447 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 141% since 2019
🎂 30.4 Median Age ↓ 46% since 2019
🏠 $415,800 Median Home Value
▲ 49% above avg ↑ 180% since 2019
🎓 3.1% College Grads
▼ 92% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code87519
CityCerro
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyTaos County
Area Code575
Elevation8,064 ft
Latitude36.764696
Longitude-105.635034
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35055
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 72.5% (551) Female 27.5% (209) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.6%Hispanic: 91.5%Race
White8.6%
Hispanic91.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
29%
18–24
15%
25–44
13%
45–64
13%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs ↓ 46% since 2019
Avg Household Size4.47
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads3.1% ▼ 92% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (9.9%)
HS Graduate99 (23.3%)
Some College100 (23.6%)
Associates170 (40.1%)
Bachelors13 (3.1%)

Education

No HS: 9.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 40.1%Bachelors: 3.1%Edu
No HS9.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College23.6%
Associates40.1%
Bachelors3.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$150k–200k
28%
$200k–300k
8%
$300k–500k
34%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,447 ≈ Avg ↑ 141% since 2019
Median Home Value$415,800 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 180% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units266
Vacant Units96
Avg HH Size4.47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–50k
9%
$75k–100k
34%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units266
Vacant96
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size4.47
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87519 is in Cerro, NM, in Taos County.
ZIP code 87519 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87519 is in Taos County, NM.
ZIP 87519 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87519 is 760 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 87519 is $76,447 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 87519 is $415,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 87519

ZIP code 87519 is located in Cerro, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 760, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 87519 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,447 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 87519 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,800 is above the national average. Median home values have increased by 180% since 2019.

The population of 87519 is primarily Hispanic (91.45%). Residents are less-educated — 3.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 141% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 87519 in Cerro, NM is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 760 residents, a median household income of $76,447, and a median home value of $415,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.