| ZIP Code | 87557 |
|---|---|
| City | Ranchos De Taos |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Area Code | 505/575 |
| Elevation | 8,685 ft |
| Latitude | 36.295569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.635107 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 17.2% ▲ 72% above avg |
| College Grads | 58.8% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 672 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 106 (3.9%) |
| Associates | 347 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 311 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,291 (47.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,979 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $373,400 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,268/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,509 |
| Vacant Units | 743 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,509 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 743 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 87557 is located in Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 4,512, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 87557 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,979 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87557 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $373,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,268 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 87557 is majority Hispanic (63.87%). Residents are well-educated — 58.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.2%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 87557 in Ranchos De Taos, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,512 residents, a median household income of $56,979, and a median home value of $373,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.