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Taos, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87571

Taos County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,706
30/sq mi
$57,575
Median income
$458,900
Median home value
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Taos pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87571 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, home to 11,706 residents across 394.1 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87571 reports a modest median household income of $57,575 (3% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $56,096. Poverty here runs at 17.1%, with unemployment measured at 11.1%. Median home value sits at $458,900 (113% above the state average), median rent at $1,010 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Taos County, letting you compare 87571 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 87571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taos, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87571.

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 87571, 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

11,706

Population

394.1

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87571?

54.0

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 52.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%

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?

$57,575

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$56,096

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87571 ranks nationally

Taos, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,575 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,184

Total Housing Units

5,478

Occupied Units

1,706

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$458,900

Median Home Value

+113% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87571 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 169
2021 +5.7% 178
2022 +17.5% 209
2023 +19.8% 251
2024 +2.1% 256

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 627 business establishments in ZIP 87571, employing approximately 5,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,872,000.

627

Businesses

5,882

Employees

$237.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 127 20.3%
Accommodation and food services 82 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 78 12.4%
Construction 61 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 53 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.5%
Finance and insurance 21 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 3.2%
Information 18 2.9%
Manufacturing 17 2.7%
Wholesale trade 11 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 87571 vs 87514 →

ZIP 87571 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 87571 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 87571 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 87571 ranks #3 of 4 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
87514 Arroyo Seco, NM 1,345 9.8 mi
87529 El Prado, NM 3,600 6.9 mi
87557 Ranchos De Taos, NM 6,359 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taos County

87557 standard
Ranchos De Taos, NM
Pop: 6,359
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 Taos, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87571 in? ▼
ZIP code 87571 (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 87571? ▼
ZIP code 87571 in Taos, NM has a population of 11,706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87571 is $57,575, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87571 is $458,900, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87571 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87571? ▼
ZIP code 87571 has 627 business establishments employing approximately 5,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87571 are: Retail trade (127), Accommodation and food services (82), Health care and social assistance (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87571? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87571 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 87571? ▼
In ZIP code 87571, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87571? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87571 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87571? ▼
In ZIP code 87571, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87571 is 17.1% 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.