87529 ZIP Code — El Prado, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87529 is located in El Prado, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 64.92 square miles and serves a population of 4,723 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87529

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $392,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,857. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 87529 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,723

population

64.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Prado	Acceptable
El Prado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87571 Taos (6.9 mi) 87557 Ranchos De Taos (14.6 mi) 87549 Ojo Caliente (16.6 mi) 87556 Questa (17.4 mi) 87553 Penasco (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,723
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	64.92 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.4788
Longitude	-105.6168
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	48.8%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,723

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$62,857

Median household income

$35,964

Per capita income

$392,500

Median home value

$1,384

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

2,326

Housing units

39.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

145

10–14

192

15–19

119

20–24

240

25–34

316

286

35–44

377

180

45–54

238

106

55–59

140

260

60–64

342

387

65–74

510

218

75–84

288

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	600	12.7%
18 and over	4,123	87.3%
65 and over	1,446	30.6%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Two or more races 8.1%

Other race 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,981	76.1%
Hispanic or Latino	507	9.7%
Two or more races	422	8.1%
Other race	206	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	114	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$62,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 50.5%

$500k–$1M 11.6%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$392,500
Median rent / month	$1,384
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	34.9%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.5%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Wood	15.0%
Solar	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	790	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	269	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	218	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	709	35.7%
Households with children under 18	251	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,104	55.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	37.3%
Married	46.4%	31.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	0.6%	5.5%
Divorced	16.3%	23.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 23.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	39.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.5%
Kindergarten	7	0.9%
Elementary school	450	59.8%
High school	133	17.7%
College / grad school	152	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.0%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 15.1%

Professional & management 11.4%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 4.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.4%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	260	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.8%
Public insurance	64.5%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,686	99.2%
Spanish	208	4.4%
Other Indo-European	208	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,472	94.7%
Born in same state	4,363	92.4%
Born in different state	1,959	41.5%
Foreign born	109	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	251	5.3%
Not a US citizen	66	26.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,104	23.4%
Italian	561	11.9%
Arab	58	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.6%
Polish	11	0.2%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87529

What city is ZIP code 87529 in?

ZIP code 87529 is primarily assigned to El Prado, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87529 in?

ZIP code 87529 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87529 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 87529 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87529 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 87529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87529 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 87529 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87529?

The median home value in ZIP code 87529 is $392,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 87529 in?

ZIP code 87529 observes the MST timezone.