87556 ZIP Code — Questa, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87556 is located in Questa, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 288.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87556

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,158. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 87556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,445

population

288.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Questa	Acceptable
Questa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87718 Eagle Nest (14.5 mi) 87529 El Prado (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,445
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	288.09 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	36.6985
Longitude	-105.4648
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	57.0%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,445

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$49,158

Median household income

$25,788

Per capita income

$191,800

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

1,318

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

110

20–24

111

25–34

204

35–44

143

141

45–54

55–59

139

60–64

104

65–74

262

75–84

184

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	369	15.1%
18 and over	2,076	84.9%
65 and over	641	26.2%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

Other race 9.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,070	74.3%
Hispanic or Latino	341	12.2%
Other race	276	9.9%
Two or more races	65	2.3%
Asian	14	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.5%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$49,158

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 30.4%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,800
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	38.3%
Single-family detached	56.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	27.8%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.8%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Wood	42.0%
Solar	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	459	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	212	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	196	21.6%
Households with children under 18	150	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	389	42.9%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	36.1%
Married	48.3%	46.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	6.4%	11.3%
Divorced	3.7%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	17.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	203	34.4%
High school	134	22.7%
College / grad school	150	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Public administration 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.3%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	22.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 44.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.3%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	62.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,347	96.0%
Spanish	183	7.8%
Other Indo-European	183	7.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,340	95.7%
Born in same state	2,322	95.0%
Born in different state	1,612	65.9%
Foreign born	18	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	105	4.3%
Not a US citizen	64	61.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	102	4.2%
Italian	83	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	0.9%
Polish	18	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87556

What city is ZIP code 87556 in?

ZIP code 87556 is primarily assigned to Questa, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87556 in?

ZIP code 87556 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87556 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 87556 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87556 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 87556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87556 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 87556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87556 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 87556 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87556 in?

ZIP code 87556 observes the MST timezone.