US ZIP Code
87524

Costilla, NM

Taos County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 498 Population ↑ 441% since 2019
🎂 35.3 Median Age
🎓 31.6% College Grads
▼ 18% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code87524
CityCostilla
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyTaos County
Area Code575
Elevation9,193 ft
Latitude36.969739
Longitude-105.537486
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35055
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.8% (223) Female 55.2% (275) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
35%
25–44
57%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg Household Size3.46
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate223 (68.4%)
Bachelors103 (31.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.4%Bachelors: 31.6%Edu
HS Grad68.4%
Bachelors31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
72%
$200k–300k
28%

Financials

Total Units175
Vacant Units31
Avg HH Size3.46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$75k–100k
72%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
36%
Work From Home
64%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units175
Vacant31
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.46
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87524 is in Costilla, NM, in Taos County.
ZIP code 87524 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87524 is in Taos County, NM.
ZIP 87524 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87524 is 498 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87524

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.