87519 ZIP Code — Cerro, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87519 is located in Cerro, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 28.59 square miles and serves a population of 746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87519

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,837. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 87519 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

746

population

28.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cerro	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	746
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	28.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.7284
Longitude	-105.6462
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	57.3%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

746

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$73,837

Median household income

$38,944

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

355

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	21.3%
18 and over	587	78.7%
65 and over	167	22.4%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5.9%

Group	Count	%
White	699	88.1%
Hispanic or Latino	47	5.9%
Other race	47	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	17.3%
Median income	$73,837

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 36.9%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 32.4%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	34.8%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	32.2%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	47.6%
3 bedrooms	13.6%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	61.8%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Wood	69.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	21	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	99	39.8%
Households with children under 18	43	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	36.1%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	72.8%	0.0%
Married	27.2%	36.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	39.3%
Divorced	0.0%	24.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 58.1%

Some college, no degree 35.8%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
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	159	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.0%

Public administration 31.2%

Construction 26.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.1%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	52.2%
Natural resources & construction	26.1%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.1%
Government	33.7%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	70.3%
Supplemental Security	34.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.3%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	90.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.2%
Public insurance	76.0%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	746	100.0%
Spanish	22	2.9%
Other Indo-European	22	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	746	100.0%
Born in same state	746	100.0%
Born in different state	567	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	22	2.9%
French	21	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87519

What city is ZIP code 87519 in?

ZIP code 87519 is primarily assigned to Cerro, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87519 in?

ZIP code 87519 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87519 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 87519 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87519 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 87519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 87519?

ZIP code 87519 has an estimated population of 746 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87519?

The median household income in ZIP code 87519 is $73,837, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87519 in?

ZIP code 87519 observes the MST timezone.