Taos County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) · 21 ZIP codes · 21 cities
21
ZIP codes
34,623
population (2021)
+5.1%
pop change since 2010
35055
FIPS code
Taos County ZIP code map
About Taos County
Taos County is located in New Mexico and contains 21 ZIP codes across 21 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,623 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.1% from 32,937 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Taos County is 35055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,623 |
| 2010 population | 32,937 |
| Change | +5.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35055 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Taos County
Amalia
Arroyo Hondo
Arroyo Seco
Carson
Cerro
Chamisal
Costilla
El Prado
Llano
Ojo Caliente
Penasco
Questa
Ranchos De Taos
Red River
San Cristobal
Taos
Taos Ski Valley
Trampas
Tres Piedras
Vadito
Valdez
ZIP codes for Taos County, NM (21)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87512 | Amalia | Taos | View map |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo | Taos | View map |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco | Taos | View map |
| 87517 | Carson | Taos | View map |
| 87519 | Cerro | Taos | View map |
| 87521 | Chamisal | Taos | View map |
| 87524 | Costilla | Taos | View map |
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley | Taos | View map |
| 87529 | El Prado | Taos | View map |
| 87543 | Llano | Taos | View map |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente | Taos | View map |
| 87553 | Penasco | Taos | View map |
| 87556 | Questa | Taos | View map |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos | Taos | View map |
| 87558 | Red River | Taos | View map |
| 87564 | San Cristobal | Taos | View map |
| 87571 | Taos | Taos | View map |
| 87576 | Trampas | Taos | View map |
| 87577 | Tres Piedras | Taos | View map |
| 87579 | Vadito | Taos | View map |
| 87580 | Valdez | Taos | View map |
Demographics & statistics
30,185
Population
49.0
Median age
$51,331
Median household income
$36,110
Per capita income
$216,278
Median home value
$665
Median monthly rent
83.6%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
14,046
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
537
Under 5
512
853
5–9
814
665
10–14
635
876
15–19
836
655
20–24
626
1,299
25–34
1,240
1,749
35–44
1,670
1,945
45–54
1,858
955
55–59
912
1,499
60–64
1,432
2,524
65–74
2,409
1,560
75–84
1,490
324
85+
310
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,920 | 14.2% |
| 18 and over | 25,265 | 85.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,617 | 31.5% |
| Median age | 49.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.1%
Hispanic or Latino
21.9%
Two or more races
16%
Other race
8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.2%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,600 | 48.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,485 | 21.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,202 | 16% |
| Other race | 3,101 | 8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,995 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
10.7%
$15k–$25k
15.0%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $51,331 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.9%
$50k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
8.6%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,278 |
| Median rent / month | $665 |
| Owner occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter occupied | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 25.9% |
| Single-family detached | 72.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 21.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% |
| 3 or more | 33.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.5% |
| Electricity | 6.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 39.0% |
| Solar | 4.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,431 | 34.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 855 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,474 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,227 | 39.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,022 | 15.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,909 | 51.3% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.4% | 31.0% |
| Married | 33.2% | 31.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 20.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
28.0%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 605 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 365 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,243 | 36.3% |
| High school | 1,530 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,215 | 20.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Professional & management
16.7%
Construction
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Retail trade
10.2%
Public administration
7.1%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Other services
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Manufacturing
1.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.4% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 56.3% |
| Government | 27.6% |
| Self-employed | 16.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.4% |
| Carpool | 19.0% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
16.6%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,409 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 16.9% |
| 65 and over | 47.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 40.2% |
| Public insurance | 63.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,136 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 2,124 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,004 | 7.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,373 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 27,857 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,617 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 516 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,812 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 544 | 28.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,946 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 2,793 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 728 | 2.4% |
| English | 175 | 0.6% |
| German | 170 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 105 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 62 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 61 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.4% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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