87524 ZIP Code — Costilla, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87524 is located in Costilla, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 4.29 square miles and serves a population of 414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87524

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 62% of workers work from home.

24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87524 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

414

population

4.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Costilla	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	414
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	4.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.8884
Longitude	-105.4690
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	100.0%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

414

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

Median household income

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

100

35–44

159

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	37.4%
18 and over	259	62.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 50%

Other race 50%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	414	50%
Other race	414	50%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

$75k–$100k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	76.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
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	99	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	99	100.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	4.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	41.8%
Married	100.0%	58.2%
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 61.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 38.2%

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	155	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 61.8%

Public administration 38.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	38.2%
Natural resources & construction	61.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	38.2%
Self-employed	61.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	61.8%
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	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	100.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	9.8%

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	38.6%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	23.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	414	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	414	100.0%
Born in same state	414	100.0%
Born in different state	414	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87524

What city is ZIP code 87524 in?

ZIP code 87524 is primarily assigned to Costilla, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87524 in?

ZIP code 87524 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87524 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 87524 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 87524?

ZIP code 87524 has an estimated population of 414 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87524 in?

ZIP code 87524 observes the MST timezone.