87549 ZIP Code — Ojo Caliente, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87549 is located in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 128.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,166 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505/575.

About ZIP code 87549

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 $167,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87549 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,166

population

128.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ojo Caliente	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87529 El Prado (16.6 mi) 87581 Vallecitos (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,166
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	128.12 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	36.6127
Longitude	-105.8645
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505/575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,166

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

Median household income

$51,185

Per capita income

$167,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

565

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

122

35–44

45–54

138

55–59

108

120

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	4.9%
18 and over	1,109	95.1%
65 and over	285	24.4%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 33.7%

White 32.6%

Two or more races 20.2%

Other race 13.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	593	33.7%
White	573	32.6%
Two or more races	356	20.2%
Other race	237	13.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 30.2%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 37.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	30.2%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	37.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 40.7%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.6%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	28.3%
1970–1979	2.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	75.0%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	57.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	59.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	55	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	103	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	174	33.3%
Households with children under 18	42	8.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	40.9%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	28.2%
Married	37.2%	31.0%
Separated	2.3%	2.5%
Widowed	0.0%	27.5%
Divorced	5.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 36.2%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	50.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	55	49.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 20.6%

Construction 18.3%

Professional & management 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Public administration 8.7%

Other services 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	35.6%
Government	46.1%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.2

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	17.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.7%
65 and over	62.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,166	100.0%
Spanish	229	19.6%
Other Indo-European	229	19.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,149	98.5%
Born in same state	1,149	98.5%
Born in different state	820	70.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.5%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	162	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87549

What city is ZIP code 87549 in?

ZIP code 87549 is primarily assigned to Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87549 in?

ZIP code 87549 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87549 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 87549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87549 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 87549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87549 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 87549 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87549?

The median home value in ZIP code 87549 is $167,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 87549 in?

ZIP code 87549 observes the MST timezone.