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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
$49,337
Median income
$356,400
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $26,819. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 13.5%. The typical home here is valued at $356,400 (66% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,189 monthly, and 80.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. 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 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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87557?

39.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%

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

How ZIP 87557 ranks nationally

Ranchos De Taos, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,337 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87557 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 87557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87553 Penasco, NM 1,209 5.7 mi
87517 Carson, NM 356 9.5 mi
87571 Taos, NM 11,706 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taos County

87571 standard
Taos, NM
Pop: 11,706
87529 standard
El Prado, NM
Pop: 3,600
87556 standard
Questa, NM
Pop: 2,417
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 Ranchos De Taos, NM New Mexico

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.

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