87517 ZIP Code, Carson, NM
87517 is a ZIP code in Carson, New Mexico in Taos County. It covers 80 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87529, 87539 and 87557. 388 people live here in 207 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carson, NM
- County: Taos County
- Land area: 80 sq mi
- Population: 388
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 388 |
| Households | 207 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $54,314 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 46.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 43.6% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 28.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 48.8% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 26.1% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 25.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.5% |
| 10–19 | 5.7% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 27.3% |
| 45–54 | 23.5% |
| 55–64 | 26.0% |
| 65–74 | 0.0% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.0% |
| Owned outright | 41.9% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 42.0% |
Businesses in 87517
5 business establishments with 15 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87529 — Arroyo Seco CDP, NM (8 mi)
- 87539 — La Madera CDP, NM (10.4 mi)
- 87557 — Ranchos de Taos CDP, NM (10.9 mi)
- 87549 — Ojo Caliente CDP, NM (11.7 mi)
- 87553 — Peñasco CDP, NM (12.2 mi)
- 87531 — Dixon CDP, NM (12.7 mi)
- 87513 — Arroyo Hondo CDP, NM (14.3 mi)
- 87514 — Arroyo Seco CDP, NM (14.4 mi)
Areas that include 87517
- Carson, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Taos County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87517, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87517 in?
- 87517 is a Carson, NM mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87517 in?
- 87517 is in Taos County.
- What is the population of 87517?
- About 388 people (±327), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 460.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87517?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87517 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87517?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87529 (8 mi, Arroyo Seco), 87539 (10.4 mi, La Madera), 87557 (10.9 mi, Ranchos de Taos), 87549 (11.7 mi, Ojo Caliente), 87553 (12.2 mi, Peñasco) and 87531 (12.7 mi, Dixon).
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