87578 ZIP Code — Truchas, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87578 is located in Truchas, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 64.34 square miles and serves a population of 320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87578

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 $215,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 49% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87578 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

320

population

64.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Truchas	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	320
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	64.34 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.0529
Longitude	-105.7747
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

320

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

Median household income

$38,782

Per capita income

$215,600

Median home value

$1,145

Median monthly rent

56.4%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

37.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	11.6%
18 and over	283	88.4%
65 and over	133	41.6%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.3%

Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

Other race 21.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	222	54.3%
Hispanic or Latino	89	21.8%
Other race	89	21.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 41.4%

$50k–$75k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	41.4%
$50k–$75k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	26.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 37.3%

$200k–$300k 44.0%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,600
Median rent / month	$1,145
Owner occupied	56.4%
Renter occupied	43.6%
Vacant	37.3%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	42.0%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Wood	53.4%
No fuel used	22.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	15	11.3%
Cohabiting couple	37	27.8%
Male householder, no spouse	33	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	48	36.1%
Households with children under 18	28	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	73.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	35.6%
Married	8.3%	12.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	65.2%	51.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 48.9%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 0.4%

Bachelor's degree 28.0%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	66.0%
High school	2	3.8%
College / grad school	16	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 73.0%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	97.3%
Service	1.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	35.1%
Government	37.8%
Self-employed	27.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	48.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.2%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	12.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	70.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	320	100.0%
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)	310	96.9%
Born in same state	310	96.9%
Born in different state	213	66.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	3.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	9.4%
French	10	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2.5%
Norwegian	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87578

What city is ZIP code 87578 in?

ZIP code 87578 is primarily assigned to Truchas, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87578 in?

ZIP code 87578 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87578 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 87578 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87578 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 87578 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 87578?

ZIP code 87578 has an estimated population of 320 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87578?

The median home value in ZIP code 87578 is $215,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 87578 in?

ZIP code 87578 observes the MST timezone.