87543 ZIP Code — Llano, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87543 is located in Llano, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 18.98 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87543 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

247

population

18.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Llano	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	247
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	18.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1057
Longitude	-105.6542
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

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

247

Population

People per sq mi

63.1

Median age

Median household income

$72,602

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

192

Housing units

49.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	247	100.0%
65 and over	43	17.4%
Median age	63.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 50%

Two or more races 50%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	247	50%
Two or more races	247	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%

$10k–$15k 57.8%

$150k–$200k 42.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	57.8%
$150k–$200k	42.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 57.8%

$500k–$1M 42.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	56.8%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.9%
3 bedrooms	90.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	57.8%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Wood	57.8%
Solar	42.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	57.8%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	42.2%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.7%	77.6%
Married	47.3%	22.4%
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 19.4%

HS graduate 17.4%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 49.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	49.0%

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

Education & healthcare 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	57.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.7%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

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	80.6%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	247	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)	247	100.0%
Born in same state	247	100.0%
Born in different state	212	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	42.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87543

What city is ZIP code 87543 in?

ZIP code 87543 is primarily assigned to Llano, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87543 in?

ZIP code 87543 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87543 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 87543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87543?

19% of residents in ZIP code 87543 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87543?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 87543?

ZIP code 87543 has an estimated population of 247 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87543 in?

ZIP code 87543 observes the MST timezone.