87531 ZIP Code, Embudo, NM
87531 is a ZIP code in Embudo, New Mexico — mostly in Taos County (59% of its land), with smaller parts in Rio Arriba County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87549, 87582 and 87527. 144 people live here in 68 households, fewer than in most New Mexico ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Embudo, NM
- County: Taos County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 144
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 144 |
| Households | 68 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $10,404 |
| Median age | 74.4 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 61.8% |
| Broadband internet | 44.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 55.9% |
| $25–35K | 44.1% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 26.4% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 0.0% |
| 65–74 | 56.3% |
| 75+ | 17.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.0% |
| Owned outright | 39.1% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 60.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 37.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 62.6% |
Businesses in 87531
9 business establishments with 48 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87549 — Ojo Caliente CDP, NM (5.7 mi)
- 87582 — Velarde CDP, NM (6.2 mi)
- 87527 — Dixon CDP, NM (6.4 mi)
- 87553 — Peñasco CDP, NM (9.3 mi)
- 87511 — Los Luceros CDP, NM (10.5 mi)
- 87539 — La Madera CDP, NM (11.7 mi)
- 87517 (12.7 mi)
- 87578 — Truchas CDP, NM (14.5 mi)
Areas that include 87531
- Embudo, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rio Arriba County ZIP codes — 34 ZIP codes
- 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) 87531, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87531 in?
- 87531 is a Embudo, NM mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Dixon; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87531 in?
- 87531 is mostly in Taos County (59% of its land), with smaller parts in Rio Arriba County.
- What is the population of 87531?
- About 144 people (±160), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 310.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87531?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87531 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87531?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87549 (5.7 mi, Ojo Caliente), 87582 (6.2 mi, Velarde), 87527 (6.4 mi, Dixon), 87553 (9.3 mi, Peñasco), 87511 (10.5 mi, Los Luceros) and 87539 (11.7 mi, La Madera).
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