| ZIP Code | 87579 |
|---|---|
| City | Vadito |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 8,806 ft |
| Latitude | 36.086354 |
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| Longitude | -105.531922 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.0 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 18.2% ▲ 82% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.2% ▼ 95% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 556 (52.1%) |
| Some College | 21 (2%) |
| Associates | 246 (23.1%) |
| Bachelors | 117 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 127 (11.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,904 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $125,100 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 737 |
| Vacant Units | 242 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 737 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 242 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 87579 is located in Vadito, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 1,328, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55 years. Economically, 87579 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,904 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87579 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $125,100 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 4% since 2019.
The population of 87579 is primarily Hispanic (77.26%). Residents are less-educated — 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.2%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87579 stands at 0.2%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 87579 in Vadito, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,328 residents, a median household income of $63,904, and a median home value of $125,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.