Questa, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87556
Taos County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,417
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,546
- Median income Below-median income area
- $241,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Questa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87556 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87556 covers 525.4 square miles in Questa, Taos County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,417 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87556 reports a modest median household income of $52,546 (11% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,007. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,600 (12% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $703; 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Taos County, so 87556 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 87556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Questa, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87556.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 87556, Questa, 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
2,417
Population
525.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87556?
51.6
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$52,546
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$28,007
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87556 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Questa, 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)
$52,546 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,647housing units
1,647
Total Housing Units
1,256
Occupied Units
391
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$703
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 87556, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,641,000.
44
Businesses
251
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 31.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.8% |
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 87556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87556
Questa (87556)
2,417 residents
- 87558 606
Red River (87558)
606 residents
- 87519 460
Cerro (87519)
460 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87556 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87556, 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 (2,417 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 87556 in?
ZIP code 87556 (Questa) 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 87556?
ZIP code 87556 in Questa, NM has a population of 2,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87556?
The median household income in ZIP 87556 is $52,546, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87556?
The median home value in ZIP 87556 is $241,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87556 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87556?
ZIP code 87556 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87556?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87556 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87556?
In ZIP code 87556, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 87556?
In ZIP code 87556, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87556 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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