87579 ZIP Code — Vadito, NM

Taos County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87579 is located in Vadito, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 127.84 square miles and serves a population of 2,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87579

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,868. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 60 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 87579 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,002

population

127.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87579 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87579

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vadito	Acceptable
Vadito	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87521 Chamisal (1.6 mi) 87553 Penasco (9.3 mi) 87557 Ranchos De Taos (9.8 mi) 87713 Chacon (11.7 mi) 87715 Cleveland (11.8 mi) 87522 Chimayo (13 mi) 87723 Holman (13.3 mi) 87732 Mora (14.4 mi) 87571 Taos (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,002
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	127.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.1415
Longitude	-105.5934
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	28.7%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,002

Population

People per sq mi

60.0

Median age

$82,868

Median household income

$28,552

Per capita income

$99,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

787

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

264

45–54

243

55–59

280

60–64

259

188

65–74

174

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	170	8.5%
18 and over	1,832	91.5%
65 and over	472	23.6%
Median age	60.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31%

White 30.1%

Two or more races 28.8%

Asian 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	900	31%
White	874	30.1%
Two or more races	836	28.8%
Asian	119	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	100	3.4%
Other race	64	2.2%
Black or African American	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	56.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	17.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	35.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$82,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 42.1%

$100k–$150k 35.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	44.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.9%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	60.5%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	121	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	214	34.9%
Households with children under 18	96	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	57.6%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.8%	8.4%
Married	28.5%	31.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.7%
Widowed	4.3%	44.8%
Divorced	6.8%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.1%
Kindergarten	4	4.3%
Elementary school	22	23.9%
High school	36	39.1%
College / grad school	29	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.3%

Construction 20.0%

Professional & management 11.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Retail trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	49.1%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.4%
Carpool	30.7%
Public transit	20.8%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	59.5

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	67.9%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.4%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	49.6%
65 and over	65.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	62.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	60.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,891	94.5%
Spanish	295	15.6%
Other Indo-European	295	15.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,879	93.9%
Born in same state	1,777	88.8%
Born in different state	1,406	70.2%
Foreign born	102	5.1%
Naturalized citizen	123	6.1%
Not a US citizen	2	1.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	132	6.6%
French	27	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87579

What city is ZIP code 87579 in?

ZIP code 87579 is primarily assigned to Vadito, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87579 in?

ZIP code 87579 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87579 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 87579 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87579 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 87579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87579 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 87579 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87579?

The median home value in ZIP code 87579 is $99,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 87579 in?

ZIP code 87579 observes the MST timezone.