US ZIP Code
87556

Questa, NM

Taos County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 2,433 Population ↑ 3% since 2019
💰 $45,250 Median HH Income
▼ 41% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019
🎂 53.0 Median Age ↑ 34% since 2019
🏠 $226,900 Median Home Value
▼ 19% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019
🎓 25.3% College Grads
▼ 35% below avg
📊 0.6% Unemployment
▼ 88% below avg ↓ 89% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code87556
CityQuesta
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyTaos County
Area Code575
Elevation8,794 ft
Latitude36.81216
Longitude-105.557233
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35055
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.3% (1,370) Female 43.7% (1,063) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.8%Hispanic: 72%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.6%Race
White25.8%
Hispanic72.0%
Black0.2%
Asian1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs ↑ 34% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.26
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
HS Graduate808 (43.8%)
Some College124 (6.7%)
Associates446 (24.2%)
Bachelors114 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree352 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad43.8%
Some College6.7%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
7%
$200k–300k
37%
$300k–500k
10%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,250 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019
Median Home Value$226,900 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units1,505
Vacant Units428
Avg HH Size2.26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–50k
25%
$50k–75k
25%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units1,505
Vacant428
Owner Occupied77.5%
Renter Occupied22.5%
Avg HH Size2.26
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87556 is in Questa, NM, in Taos County.
ZIP code 87556 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87556 is in Taos County, NM.
ZIP 87556 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87556 is 2,433 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 87556 is $45,250 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 87556 is $226,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 87556

ZIP code 87556 is located in Questa, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 2,433, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53 years. Economically, 87556 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,250 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 87556 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $226,900 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.

The population of 87556 is primarily Hispanic (72.01%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 87556 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.

Overall, ZIP code 87556 in Questa, NM is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,433 residents, a median household income of $45,250, and a median home value of $226,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.