87580 ZIP Code — Valdez, NM
Taos County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87580 is located in Valdez, New Mexico, within Taos County. It covers approximately 14.77 square miles and serves a population of 161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
161
population
14.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87580 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87580
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87580. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valdez | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 161 |
| Population density | 11 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.5768 |
| Longitude | -105.5110 |
| 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 | 62.4% | 56.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 21.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 17.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
161
Population
11
People per sq mi
69.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$45,865
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
231
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
45–54
53
0
65–74
48
0
75–84
60
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 161 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 108 | 67.1% |
| Median age | 69.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.4% | 56.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 21.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 17.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
$10k–$15k
32.9%
$15k–$25k
37.3%
$100k–$150k
29.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 32.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 37.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
70.2%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 30.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 39.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 42.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 100.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.3% |
| Wood | 29.8% |
| Solar | 32.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 161 | 100.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 108 | 67.1% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 32.9% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 37.3% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 29.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
37.3%
Associate's degree
29.8%
Bachelor's degree
32.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
52.5%
Wholesale trade
47.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.5% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 47.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 47.5% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 52.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.5% |
| Carpool | 47.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
32.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
32.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 67.1% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 37.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 55.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 161 | 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) | 108 | 67.1% |
| Born in same state | 108 | 67.1% |
| Born in different state | 60 | 37.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 53 | 32.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 60 | 37.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 100.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87580
What city is ZIP code 87580 in?
ZIP code 87580 is primarily assigned to Valdez, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87580 in?
ZIP code 87580 falls within Taos County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87580 have an older population?
67% of residents in ZIP code 87580 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87580 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 87580 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87580?
33% of residents in ZIP code 87580 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 87580?
ZIP code 87580 has an estimated population of 161 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 87580 in?
ZIP code 87580 observes the MST timezone.