87577 ZIP Code — Tres Piedras, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87577 is located in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 330.52 square miles and serves a population of 589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505/575.

About ZIP code 87577

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,500.

Median household income is $28,571. Poverty affects 71% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 66% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 40% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 87577 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

589

population

330.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87577 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87577

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City	Status
Tres Piedras	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	589
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	330.52 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.6682
Longitude	-105.9795
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505/575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.9%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

589

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$28,571

Median household income

$8,290

Per capita income

$346,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

41.3%

Unemployment

345

Housing units

44.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

35–44

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	42.4%
18 and over	339	57.6%
65 and over	81	13.8%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.1%

Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

Two or more races 26.4%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	348	42.1%
Hispanic or Latino	238	28.8%
Two or more races	218	26.4%
Other race	20	2.4%
Asian	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.9%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 33.1%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 38.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	33.1%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	38.7%
Median income	$28,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 42.7%

$500k–$1M 23.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$346,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	38.6%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	56.8%
3 bedrooms	4.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	19.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	21.8%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	41.9%
Wood	50.0%
Solar	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	8.1%
Cohabiting couple	110	44.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	74	29.8%
Households with children under 18	124	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	25.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	87.3%
Married	26.3%	5.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	40.1%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 38.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 37.5%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	44.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	51.0%
High school	96	49.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 62.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.3%

Professional & management 16.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	3.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	59.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	21.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	59.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	40.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 70.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 48.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.7%
Retirement income	8.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	12.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	66.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.2%
Public insurance	84.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	535	90.8%
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)	586	99.5%
Born in same state	586	99.5%
Born in different state	190	32.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87577

What city is ZIP code 87577 in?

ZIP code 87577 is primarily assigned to Tres Piedras, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87577 in?

ZIP code 87577 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87577?

71% of residents in ZIP code 87577 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87577 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 87577 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 87577 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87577 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87577?

The median home value in ZIP code 87577 is $346,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 87577 in?

ZIP code 87577 observes the MST timezone.