ZIP Code 87519

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Cerro · Taos County · New Mexico

Population
460

8/sq mi

Median home value
$446,500

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 30.4

Land area
59.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87519 in Cerro, New Mexico has a population of 460. Median home value is $446,500, 61% above the US average. 0

ZIP code 87519 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.0 square miles in Cerro, Taos County, New Mexico. The area is home to 460 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87519 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87519 sits at , while per-capita income is $36,663. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $446,500 (108% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87519 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taos County, so you can benchmark 87519 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87519, Cerro, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

460

Population

59.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87519?

30.4

Median Age

72.9%

Male

27.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%

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?

$36,663

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

273

Total Housing Units

217

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

3.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$446,500

Median Home Value

+108% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 87519, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$308K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87556 Questa, NM 2,417 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87519 in?
ZIP code 87519 (Cerro) 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 87519?
ZIP code 87519 in Cerro, NM has a population of 460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87519?
The median home value in ZIP 87519 is $446,500, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87519 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87519?
ZIP code 87519 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87519 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cerro, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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