87521 ZIP Code – Chamisal, New Mexico
ZIP code 87521 is a small ZIP code located in Chamisal, New Mexico, within Taos County with a population of approximately 880 residents. Median home values of $185,000 are below the national average, with 86.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $850 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (increasing). At 11.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 14.2%, near the national average.
About 15.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 62.9, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 87543, 87578, 87579.
ZIP Code 87521 Data
Population
880
Median Household Income
Not provided
Median Home Value
$185,000
Median Rent
$850
Median Age
62.9
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
County
Taos County
State
New Mexico
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ZIP 87521 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87521 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 880 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | — | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $185k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $850 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 62.9 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.6% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87543 – Llano
- 87578 – Truchas
- 87579 – Vadito
- 87553 – Penasco
- 87523 – Cordova
- 87527 – Dixon
- 87522 – Chimayo
- 87531 – Embudo
- 87557 – Ranchos De Taos
- 87511 – Alcalde
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87543 | LLANO | 247 | Not provided |
| 87578 | TRUCHAS | 320 | Not provided |
| 87579 | VADITO | 2,002 | $82,868 |
| 87553 | PENASCO | 1,583 | $37,143 |
| 87523 | CORDOVA | 180 | Not provided |