ZIP Code 87543

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Llano · Taos County · New Mexico

Population
247

5/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
40.6%

Median age 63.6

Land area
52.6 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87543 in Llano, New Mexico has a population of 247. 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.6 square miles in Llano, Taos County, New Mexico. The area is home to 247 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 87543 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87543 sits at , while per-capita income is $69,078. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taos County, so you can benchmark 87543 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 87543, Llano, 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

247

Population

52.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87543?

63.6

Median Age

34.7%

Male

65.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
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 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$69,078

Per Capita Income

14.9%

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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

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

What does housing look like?

190

Total Housing Units

114

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1974

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87543 vs 87521 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87521 Chamisal, NM 1,003 3.0 mi
87579 Vadito, NM 890 6.0 mi
87553 Penasco, NM 1,209 7.3 mi
87578 Truchas, NM 611 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87543 in?
ZIP code 87543 (Llano) 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 87543?
ZIP code 87543 in Llano, NM has a population of 247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87543 is Two or More Ethnicities at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87543?
In ZIP code 87543, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87543 is 14.9% 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 Llano, NM

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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