87558 ZIP Code — Red River, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87558 is located in Red River, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 105.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,046 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87558

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $422,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87558 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,046

population

105.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87558 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87558

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87558. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red River	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,046
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	105.89 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.7038
Longitude	-105.4044
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	46.7%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	10.1%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,046

Population

People per sq mi

60.1

Median age

Median household income

$54,141

Per capita income

$422,300

Median home value

$934

Median monthly rent

57.3%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,288

Housing units

60.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

170

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	158	15.1%
18 and over	888	84.9%
65 and over	361	34.5%
Median age	60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,034	98.9%
Two or more races	12	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	10.1%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	40.0%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 27.4%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	27.4%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	32.9%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 59.4%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$422,300
Median rent / month	$934
Owner occupied	57.3%
Renter occupied	42.7%
Vacant	70.3%
Single-family detached	59.6%
Large apartment buildings	9.5%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	32.5%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	3.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.4%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	44	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	146	33.3%
Households with children under 18	148	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	45.0%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.7%	22.8%
Married	88.0%	52.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.7%
Divorced	4.3%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 8.2%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 47.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	60.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	144	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.5%

Other services 13.8%

Retail trade 11.5%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Professional & management 11.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Public administration 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.3%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	2.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.0%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.7%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	14.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.4%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.3%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	3.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	64.1%
No insurance	22.0%
Uninsured under 19	46.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,032	98.7%
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)	1,046	100.0%
Born in same state	1,046	100.0%
Born in different state	121	11.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	371	35.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	274	26.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87558

What city is ZIP code 87558 in?

ZIP code 87558 is primarily assigned to Red River, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87558 in?

ZIP code 87558 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87558 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 87558 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87558?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 87558 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 87558 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87558?

The median home value in ZIP code 87558 is $422,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 87558 in?

ZIP code 87558 observes the MST timezone.