87557 ZIP Code, Ranchos De Taos, NM
87557 is a ZIP code in Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico in Taos County. It covers 139 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87553, 87529 and 87517. 4,904 people live here in 1,721 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $49,337, below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ranchos De Taos, NM
- County: Taos County
- Land area: 139 sq mi
- Population: 4,904
- Median household income: $49,337
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,904 |
| Households | 1,721 |
| Median household income | $49,337 |
| Income per person | $26,819 |
| Median age | 39.3 |
| Homeowners | 80.3% |
| Median home value | $356,400 |
| Median rent | $1,189 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% |
| Broadband internet | 83.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 41.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 17.6% |
| $15–25K | 10.0% |
| $25–35K | 2.7% |
| $35–50K | 19.1% |
| $50–75K | 9.3% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.6% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 23.6% |
| 10–19 | 8.7% |
| 20–24 | 0.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 5.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.9% |
| Owned outright | 37.7% |
| Rented | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 32.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.7% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 22.5% |
Businesses in 87557
85 business establishments with 322 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 26
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 10
- Retail Trade: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87553 — Peñasco CDP, NM (7.6 mi)
- 87529 — Arroyo Seco CDP, NM (10.5 mi)
- 87517 (10.9 mi)
- 87571 — Taos Pueblo CDP, NM (11.7 mi)
- 87543 (13.3 mi)
- 87527 — Dixon CDP, NM (15.1 mi)
- 87531 — Dixon CDP, NM (15.6 mi)
- 87579 — Vadito CDP, NM (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 87557
- Ranchos de Taos, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Talpa, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Taos County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest median home value in Taos County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Taos County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of households with children in Taos County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Taos County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Taos County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Taos County
Mail every home in 87557
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87557, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87557 in?
- 87557 is a Ranchos De Taos, NM mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ranchos de Taos; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87557 in?
- 87557 is in Taos County.
- What is the population of 87557?
- About 4,904 people (±1,037), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,481.
- What is the median household income in 87557?
- $49,337 (±$24,149), 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 87557?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87557 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87557?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87553 (7.6 mi, Peñasco), 87529 (10.5 mi, Arroyo Seco), 87517 (10.9 mi), 87571 (11.7 mi, Taos Pueblo), 87543 (13.3 mi) and 87527 (15.1 mi, Dixon).
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