| ZIP Code | 87529 |
|---|---|
| City | El Prado |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 7,244 ft |
| Latitude | 36.445855 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.666136 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 36% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 958 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 463 (12%) |
| Associates | 762 (19.7%) |
| Bachelors | 136 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,549 (40%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,370 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,600 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,444/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,892 |
| Vacant Units | 788 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,892 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 788 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 87529 is located in El Prado, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 4,872, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.2 years. Economically, 87529 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,370 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87529 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $393,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,444 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 87529 is majority White (55.83%). Residents are well-educated — 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87529 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 87529 in El Prado, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,872 residents, a median household income of $68,370, and a median home value of $393,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.