Red River, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87558
Taos County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 606
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,435
- Median income Below-median income area
- $430,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Red River pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87558 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87558 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red River, Taos County, New Mexico, home to just 606 residents across 336.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87558 reports a modest median household income of $49,435 (17% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,144. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $430,200 (100% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 65.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $933.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Taos County, so 87558 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 87558
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red River, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87558.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 11
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 87558, Red River, 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
606
Population
336.7
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87558?
60.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.1%
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?
$49,435
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$51,144
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87558 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Red River, 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)
$49,435 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,421housing units
1,421
Total Housing Units
528
Occupied Units
893
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$430,200
Median Home Value
+100% vs state ZIP avg
$933
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 87558, employing approximately 730 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,782,000.
86
Businesses
730
Employees
$18.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 37.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 22.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.7% |
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 87558 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
- 87514
Arroyo Seco (87514)
1,345 residents
- 87558 606
Red River (87558)
606 residents
- 87718 467
Eagle Nest (87718)
467 residents
- 87525 72
Taos Ski Valley (87525)
72 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87558 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87558 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87525
Taos Ski Valley (87525)
$76,875 median income
- 87514
Arroyo Seco (87514)
$71,556 median income
- 87718
Eagle Nest (87718)
$58,462 median income
- 87556
Questa (87556)
$52,546 median income
- 87558
Red River (87558)
$49,435 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87558 ranks #5 of 5 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 87558, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 87558 in?
ZIP code 87558 (Red River) 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 87558?
ZIP code 87558 in Red River, NM has a population of 606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87558?
The median household income in ZIP 87558 is $49,435, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87558?
The median home value in ZIP 87558 is $430,200, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87558?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87558 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87558?
ZIP code 87558 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 730 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87558?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87558 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (19), Real estate and rental and leasing (11). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87558?
In ZIP code 87558, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.8% 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 87558?
In ZIP code 87558, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87558?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87558 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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