City

Taos, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥12,544Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$416,800Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.6%Hispanic: 40.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White46.6%
Hispanic40.5%
Black0.1%
Asian1.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma240 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,627 (18%)
Some College1,225 (13.5%)
Associates1,202 (13.3%)
Bachelors774 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree3,985 (44%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 44%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College13.5%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate44.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$416,800 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units7,038
Vacant Units1,870

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Taos, NM

Taos is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,544 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Taos is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Taos is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $416,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,006 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taos is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.6%.

Taos, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Taos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87571 12,544 $55,833 $416,800 $1,006 6.7% 52.6% 70.4%