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Taos County
Ranchos De Taos, NM
87557
87557 ZIP Code — Ranchos De Taos, NM
Taos County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87557 is located in
Ranchos De Taos ,
New Mexico ,
within Taos County .
It covers approximately 138.90 square miles and serves a population of
5,527 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87557
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 $371,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,112. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 87557 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,527
Population density
40 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
138.90 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
36.2763
Longitude
-105.5409
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
56.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
26.4%
21.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
17.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.8%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$50,112
Median household income
$371,600
Median home value
$1,240
Median monthly rent
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,622 29.3% 18 and over 3,905 70.7% 65 and over 1,419 25.7% Median age 40.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Group Count % White 2,896 37.5% Hispanic or Latino 2,195 28.4% Two or more races 1,440 18.6% Other race 1,042 13.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 149 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
56.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
26.4%
21.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
17.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.8%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 6.3% $15k–$25k 14.5% $25k–$35k 6.8% $35k–$50k 18.4% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 6.2% $100k–$150k 17.2% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $50,112
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $371,600 Median rent / month $1,240 Owner occupied 88.2% Renter occupied 11.8% Vacant 27.5% Single-family detached 82.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.1% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 19.8% 1990–1999 14.7% 1980–1989 20.4% 1970–1979 15.5% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 9.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.3% 2 bedrooms 31.7% 3 bedrooms 53.0% 4 bedrooms 12.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.3% 1 vehicle 29.6% 2 vehicles 25.8% 3 or more 37.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 55.9% Electricity 3.6% Propane / LP gas 14.8% Wood 25.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 881 44.3% Cohabiting couple 183 9.2% Male householder, no spouse 328 16.5% Female householder, no spouse 598 30.1% Households with children under 18 582 29.2% Households with seniors (65+) 993 49.9% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.6% 33.9% Married 40.5% 39.2% Separated 0.0% 2.4% Widowed 2.0% 9.3% Divorced 20.9% 15.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.6% Bachelor's or higher 38.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 316 17.4% Kindergarten 238 13.1% Elementary school 474 26.0% High school 695 38.2% College / grad school 97 5.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Public administration
21.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Professional & management
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.5% Service 23.8% Sales & office 18.4% Natural resources & construction 18.9% Production & transportation 5.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 49.1% Government 45.0% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.1% Carpool 29.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.1% Work from home 12.2% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 15.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.4%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.2% Retirement income 38.7% Supplemental Security 2.3% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 8.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.0% High blood pressure 32.1% High cholesterol 31.3% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 23.8% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.7% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 23.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 17.8% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 13.4% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 15.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.5% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 488 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 16.2% 18–64 years 20.6% 65 and over 16.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.6% Public insurance 59.3% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,188 93.9% Spanish 273 5.3% Other Indo-European 273 5.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,223 94.5% Born in same state 5,137 92.9% Born in different state 3,412 61.7% Foreign born 86 1.6% Naturalized citizen 304 5.5% Not a US citizen 45 14.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 583 10.5% French 372 6.7% Arab 238 4.3%
Ancestry Count % German 152 2.8% Dutch 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.0% Internet access 86.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87557
What city is ZIP code 87557 in?
ZIP code 87557 is primarily assigned to Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87557 in?
ZIP code 87557 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87557 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 87557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87557 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 87557 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 87557 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 87557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87557?
16% of residents in ZIP code 87557 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87557 in?
ZIP code 87557 observes the MST timezone.
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