ZIP Code 87557
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Ranchos De Taos · Taos County · New Mexico
- Population
- 6,359
- Median income
- $49,337
- Median home value
- $356,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.5%
- Land area
- 261.7 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
Denver
ZIP code 87557 in Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico has a population of 6,359. The median household income is $49,337, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $356,400, 28% above the US average. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87557 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 261.7 square miles in Ranchos De Taos, Taos County, New Mexico. The area is home to 6,359 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 87557 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87557 sits at $49,337 (17% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $26,819. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 13.5%. On housing, the median home value is $356,400 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,189 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87557 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taos County, so you can benchmark 87557 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 87557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87557.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87557, Ranchos De Taos, 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
6,359
Population
261.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87557?
39.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.5%
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?
$49,337
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$26,819
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,531
Total Housing Units
1,721
Occupied Units
810
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$356,400
Median Home Value
+66% vs state
$1,189
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+25.5%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87557 have increased 25.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 198 |
| 2023 | -7.1% | 184 |
| 2024 | +25.5% | 231 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 87557, employing approximately 322 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,969,000.
85
Businesses
322
Employees
$12.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 30.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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