87512 ZIP Code — Amalia, NM
Taos County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87512 is located in Amalia, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 199.41 square miles and serves a population of 122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
122
population
199.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87512 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87512
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Amalia | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 122 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 199.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8893 |
| Longitude | -105.3848 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 575 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 56.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 21.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
122
Population
1
People per sq mi
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
138
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
37
60–64
30
30
65–74
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 122 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 55 | 45.1% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
35.4%
Other race
35.4%
White
29.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 35.4% |
| Other race | 67 | 35.4% |
| White | 55 | 29.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 56.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 21.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
$100k–$150k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $100k–$150k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 51.4% |
| Single-family detached | 65.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 34.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 34.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 48.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 51.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 48.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 100.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 67 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 67 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 1.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
54.9%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
45.1%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 100.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.5% |
| Binge drinking | 11.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 122 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 67 | 54.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 67 | 54.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 122 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 122 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 67 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87512
What city is ZIP code 87512 in?
ZIP code 87512 is primarily assigned to Amalia, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87512 in?
ZIP code 87512 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87512 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 87512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87512?
Approximately 55% of households in ZIP code 87512 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 87512 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 87512 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the population of ZIP code 87512?
ZIP code 87512 has an estimated population of 122 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 87512 in?
ZIP code 87512 observes the MST timezone.