| ZIP Code | 87524 |
|---|---|
| City | Costilla |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 9,193 ft |
| Latitude | 36.969739 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.537486 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35055 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.46 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 223 (68.4%) |
| Bachelors | 103 (31.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 175 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 31 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 175 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 31 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.46 |
ZIP code 87524 is located in Costilla, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 498, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years.
The population of 87524 is primarily Hispanic (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%.
A notably high share of workers — 64% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 87524 in Costilla, NM is characterized as moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.