87514 ZIP Code — Arroyo Seco, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87514 is located in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 8.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87514

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,583. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 87514 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,320

population

8.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87514 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87514

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87514. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arroyo Seco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,320
Population density	154 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	8.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4942
Longitude	-105.6188
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	57.5%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,320

Population

154

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$59,583

Median household income

$34,035

Per capita income

$450,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.5%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

1,097

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

259

25–34

314

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

177

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	3.1%
18 and over	1,279	96.9%
65 and over	373	28.3%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Other race 11.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,149	77.1%
Hispanic or Latino	171	11.5%
Other race	171	11.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 58.5%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	58.5%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
Median income	$59,583

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 39.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$450,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.5%
Renter occupied	4.5%
Vacant	54.2%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	22.9%
2 bedrooms	43.1%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	59.3%
3 or more	14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	56.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	18.9%
Cohabiting couple	120	23.4%
Male householder, no spouse	58	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	238	46.4%
Households with children under 18	23	4.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	282	55.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.4%	32.6%
Married	41.9%	38.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	4.6%
Divorced	7.0%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 37.8%

Associate's degree 26.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	41	26.3%
College / grad school	115	73.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 36.3%

Other services 25.5%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	52.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	36.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 23.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.3%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,320	100.0%
Spanish	90	6.8%
Other Indo-European	90	6.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,320	100.0%
Born in same state	1,320	100.0%
Born in different state	985	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87514

What city is ZIP code 87514 in?

ZIP code 87514 is primarily assigned to Arroyo Seco, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87514 in?

ZIP code 87514 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87514 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 87514 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87514 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 87514 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87514 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 87514 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87514?

The median home value in ZIP code 87514 is $450,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87514 in?

ZIP code 87514 observes the MST timezone.