87553 ZIP Code, Penasco, NM
87553 is a ZIP code in Penasco, New Mexico in Taos County. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87527, 87557 and 87543. 1,260 people live here in 492 households. With about 105 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $48,906, below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Penasco, NM
- County: Taos County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 1,260
- Median household income: $48,906
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,260 |
| Households | 492 |
| Median household income | $48,906 |
| Income per person | $30,281 |
| Median age | 43.1 |
| Homeowners | 78.0% |
| Median home value | $202,700 |
| Median rent | $1,013 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 36.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% |
| Broadband internet | 76.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 56.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 14.0% |
| $25–35K | 10.0% |
| $35–50K | 16.5% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.6% |
| $100–150K | 12.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 6.6% |
| 35–44 | 17.7% |
| 45–54 | 7.7% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 12.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.4% |
| Owned outright | 47.2% |
| Rented | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 24.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.5% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 32.2% |
Businesses in 87553
13 business establishments with 55 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87527 — Dixon CDP, NM (7.5 mi)
- 87557 — Ranchos de Taos CDP, NM (7.6 mi)
- 87543 (9.1 mi)
- 87531 — Dixon CDP, NM (9.3 mi)
- 87578 — Truchas CDP, NM (12.1 mi)
- 87517 (12.2 mi)
- 87549 — Ojo Caliente CDP, NM (13.8 mi)
- 87579 — Vadito CDP, NM (14.6 mi)
Areas that include 87553
- Peñasco, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rio Lucio, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Picuris Pueblo, 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) 87553, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87553 in?
- 87553 is a Penasco, NM mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Peñasco, 9% lies inside Rio Lucio and 4% lies inside Picuris Pueblo; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87553 in?
- 87553 is in Taos County.
- What is the population of 87553?
- About 1,260 people (±250), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,023.
- What is the median household income in 87553?
- $48,906 (±$7,356), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87553?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87553 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87553?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87527 (7.5 mi, Dixon), 87557 (7.6 mi, Ranchos de Taos), 87543 (9.1 mi), 87531 (9.3 mi, Dixon), 87578 (12.1 mi, Truchas) and 87517 (12.2 mi).
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