ZIP Code 87571
standardSource:
Taos · Taos County · New Mexico
- Population
- 11,706
- Median income
- $57,575
- Median home value
- $458,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.8%
- Land area
- 394.1 sq mi
30/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▲ 65% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 54
Denver
ZIP code 87571 in Taos, New Mexico has a population of 11,706. The median household income is $57,575, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $458,900, 65% above the US average. 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 394.1 square miles in Taos, Taos County, New Mexico. The area is home to 11,706 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87571 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87571 sits at $57,575 (3% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $56,096. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $458,900 (113% above the state average) with median rent at $1,010 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Taos County, so you can benchmark 87571 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 87571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$56,096
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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