87571 ZIP Code — Taos, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87571 is located in Taos, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 157.73 square miles and serves a population of 11,698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87571

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 $357,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($53,915) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 87571 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,698

population

157.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taos	Acceptable
Taos	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87529 El Prado (6.9 mi) 87557 Ranchos De Taos (9.3 mi) 87553 Penasco (17 mi) 87713 Chacon (18.1 mi) 87718 Eagle Nest (18.7 mi) 87579 Vadito (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,698
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	157.73 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.4109
Longitude	-105.5258
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	57.1%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	10.5%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,698

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$53,915

Median household income

$46,994

Per capita income

$357,200

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

5,393

Housing units

41.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

199

Under 5

194

227

5–9

221

197

10–14

192

277

15–19

268

366

20–24

355

493

25–34

478

692

35–44

672

888

45–54

862

316

55–59

307

446

60–64

433

1,125

65–74

1,091

538

75–84

522

172

85+

167

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,550	13.3%
18 and over	10,148	86.7%
65 and over	3,615	30.9%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%

Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

Two or more races 14.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%

Other race 6.8%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,170	50.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,626	18.3%
Two or more races	2,032	14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,407	9.8%
Other race	977	6.8%
Asian	84	0.6%
Black or African American	25	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	10.5%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$53,915

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 27.0%

$1M+ 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$357,200
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.6%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.4%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	15.8%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,560	31.8%
Cohabiting couple	237	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,218	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,886	38.5%
Households with children under 18	700	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,302	47.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.5%	38.0%
Married	36.4%	33.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.4%
Widowed	1.0%	12.9%
Divorced	15.4%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 17.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	41.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	130	6.6%
Kindergarten	80	4.1%
Elementary school	720	36.6%
High school	356	18.1%
College / grad school	682	34.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Construction 16.1%

Retail trade 13.2%

Other services 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Professional & management 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Public administration 3.9%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.8%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 25.4%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.9%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	906	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.2%
Public insurance	66.2%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,305	96.6%
Spanish	879	7.8%
Other Indo-European	759	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	55	0.5%
Other languages	23	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,783	92.2%
Born in same state	10,583	90.5%
Born in different state	6,382	54.6%
Foreign born	200	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	915	7.8%
Not a US citizen	345	37.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,295	11.1%
Italian	1,170	10%
Arab	345	2.9%
English	130	1.1%
Polish	73	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	59	0.5%
Irish	57	0.5%
Norwegian	30	0.3%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87571

What city is ZIP code 87571 in?

ZIP code 87571 is primarily assigned to Taos, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87571 in?

ZIP code 87571 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87571 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 87571 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87571 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 87571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87571?

18% of residents in ZIP code 87571 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87571?

The median home value in ZIP code 87571 is $357,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 87571 in?

ZIP code 87571 observes the MST timezone.