Arroyo Seco, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87514
Taos County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,345
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,556
- Median income Near-median income area
- $545,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arroyo Seco pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87514 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87514 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arroyo Seco, Taos County, New Mexico, home to just 1,345 residents across 45.4 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87514 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,556 (21% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,261. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $545,200 (153% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,544.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Taos County, so 87514 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87514
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arroyo Seco, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87514.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87514, Arroyo Seco, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,345
Population
45.4
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87514?
60.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,556
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$47,261
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87514 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Arroyo Seco, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,556 Top 27% higher than 73% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,049housing units
1,049
Total Housing Units
863
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$545,200
Median Home Value
+153% vs state ZIP avg
$1,544
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 87514, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,652,000.
49
Businesses
192
Employees
$6.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 30.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87514 vs 87580 →
ZIP 87514 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87571
Taos (87571)
11,706 residents
- 87529 3,600
El Prado (87529)
3,600 residents
- 87514 1,345
Arroyo Seco (87514)
1,345 residents
- 87558 606
Red River (87558)
606 residents
- 87580 449
Valdez (87580)
449 residents
- 87564 332
San Cristobal (87564)
332 residents
- 87525 72
Taos Ski Valley (87525)
72 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87514 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87514 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87564
San Cristobal (87564)
$78,472 median income
- 87525
Taos Ski Valley (87525)
$76,875 median income
- 87514
Arroyo Seco (87514)
$71,556 median income
- 87529
El Prado (87529)
$61,618 median income
- 87571
Taos (87571)
$57,575 median income
- 87558
Red River (87558)
$49,435 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87514 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87514, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,345 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87514 in?
ZIP code 87514 (Arroyo Seco) is located in Taos County, New Mexico. Taos County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taos-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87514?
ZIP code 87514 in Arroyo Seco, NM has a population of 1,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87514?
The median household income in ZIP 87514 is $71,556, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87514?
The median home value in ZIP 87514 is $545,200, which is 96% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87514?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87514 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87514?
ZIP code 87514 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87514?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87514 are: Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (6), Manufacturing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87514?
In ZIP code 87514, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87514?
In ZIP code 87514, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87514?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87514 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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