ZIP Code 87578

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Truchas · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico

Population
611

5/sq mi

Median home value
$315,800

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.6%

Median age 65.5

Land area
113.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87578 in Truchas, New Mexico has a population of 611. Median home value is $315,800, 14% above the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87578 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.1 square miles in Truchas, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 611 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 87578 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87578 sits at , while per-capita income is $53,876. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $315,800 (47% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87578 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rio Arriba County, so you can benchmark 87578 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 →

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 87578, Truchas, 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

611

Population

113.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87578?

65.5

Median Age

61.7%

Male

38.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 34.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%

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?

$53,876

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

326

Total Housing Units

277

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$315,800

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 87578, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,000.

4

Businesses

11

Employees

$287K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 87578 vs 87523 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87523 Cordova, NM 405 4.7 mi
87521 Chamisal, NM 1,003 4.6 mi
87543 Llano, NM 247 7.5 mi
87522 Chimayo, NM 3,384 8.0 mi
87527 Dixon, NM 880 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87578 in?
ZIP code 87578 (Truchas) is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Rio Arriba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rio-arriba-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87578?
ZIP code 87578 in Truchas, NM has a population of 611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87578?
The median home value in ZIP 87578 is $315,800, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87578?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87578 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87578?
ZIP code 87578 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87578?
In ZIP code 87578, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 87578?
In ZIP code 87578, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87578?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87578 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Truchas, NM

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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