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 Moderate-density area
- $57,575
- Median income Below-median income area
- $458,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87571 (Taos, NM) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.6 in 2023 to 255.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,096. Unemployment is 11.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $458,900 (113% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,010.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Taos County, so 87571 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 87571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taos, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87571.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 87571?
54.0
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
8.9%
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?
$57,575
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$56,096
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87571 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
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)
$57,575 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
7,184housing units
7,184
Total Housing Units
5,478
Occupied Units
1,706
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$458,900
Median Home Value
+113% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 87571
Taos (87571)
11,706 residents
- 87557
Ranchos De Taos (87557)
6,359 residents
- 87529 3,600
El Prado (87529)
3,600 residents
- 87514 1,345
Arroyo Seco (87514)
1,345 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87571 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87571 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87514
Arroyo Seco (87514)
$71,556 median income
- 87529
El Prado (87529)
$61,618 median income
- 87571
Taos (87571)
$57,575 median income
- 87557
Ranchos De Taos (87557)
$49,337 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87571, 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 (11,706 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 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.
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