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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
$52,546
Median income
$241,600
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $28,007. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $241,600 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of $703 monthly, and 74.7% of units 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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taos County, so you can benchmark 87556 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 87556?

51.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%

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

$28,007

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87556 ranks nationally

Questa, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,546 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,647

Total Housing Units

1,256

Occupied Units

391

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$241,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87556 vs 87519 →

ZIP 87556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87556 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87519 Cerro, NM 460 5.0 mi
87558 Red River, NM 606 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taos County

87571 standard
Taos, NM
Pop: 11,706
87557 standard
Ranchos De Taos, NM
Pop: 6,359
87529 standard
El Prado, NM
Pop: 3,600
87514 standard
Arroyo Seco, NM
Pop: 1,345
87553 standard
Penasco, NM
Pop: 1,209
87513 standard
Arroyo Hondo, NM
Pop: 1,007

Related Areas

Taos County Questa, NM New Mexico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.