Ranchos De Taos, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87557
Taos County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,359
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,337
- Median income Below-median income area
- $356,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ranchos De Taos pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87557 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87557 (Ranchos De Taos, NM) rose +25.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.8 in 2023 to 230.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87557 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ranchos De Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, home to 6,359 residents across 261.7 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87557 reports a modest median household income of $49,337 (17% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,819. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $356,400 (66% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 80.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,189.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Taos County, so 87557 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 87557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ranchos De Taos, NM
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$26,819
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87557 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Ranchos De Taos, 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)
$49,337 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,531housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87557 vs 87553 →
ZIP 87557 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87571
Taos (87571)
11,706 residents
- 87557
Ranchos De Taos (87557)
6,359 residents
- 87553 1,209
Penasco (87553)
1,209 residents
- 87517 356
Carson (87517)
356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87557 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87571
Taos (87571)
$57,575 median income
- 87557
Ranchos De Taos (87557)
$49,337 median income
- 87553
Penasco (87553)
$48,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87557 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87557, 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 (6,359 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 87557 in?
ZIP code 87557 (Ranchos De Taos) 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 87557?
ZIP code 87557 in Ranchos De Taos, NM has a population of 6,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87557?
The median household income in ZIP 87557 is $49,337, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87557?
The median home value in ZIP 87557 is $356,400, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87557 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87557?
ZIP code 87557 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87557 are: Construction (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87557?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87557 increased by 25.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87557?
In ZIP code 87557, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 87557?
In ZIP code 87557, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87557 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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