263
Population
↓ 39% since 2019
69.1
Median Age
↑ 11% since 2019
70.0%
College Grads
▲ 81% above avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 87580 |
|---|---|
| City | Valdez |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 8,926 ft |
| Latitude | 36.559553 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.574603 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 12.9% (34)
Female 87.1% (229) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White77.2%
Other22.8%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 69.1 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.15 |
| Below Poverty | 24.3% ▲ 143% above avg |
| College Grads | 70.0% ▲ 81% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| Some College | 79 (30%) |
| Bachelors | 60 (22.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 124 (47.1%) |
Education
Some College30.0%
Bachelors22.8%
Graduate47.1%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner100.0%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 300 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 71 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.15 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 300 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 71 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87580 is in Valdez, NM, in Taos County.
ZIP code 87580 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87580 is in Taos County, NM.
ZIP 87580 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87580 is 263 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87580
ZIP code 87580 is located in Valdez, New Mexico, within Taos County. With a population of 263, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 69.1 years.
The population of 87580 is primarily White (77.19%). Residents are highly educated — 70.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.3%.
Overall, ZIP code 87580 in Valdez, NM is characterized as highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.