87553 ZIP Code – Penasco, New Mexico
ZIP code 87553 is a small ZIP code located in Penasco, New Mexico, within Taos County with a population of approximately 1,583 residents. The median household income is $37,143 — below the New Mexico average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $181,300, below the national average, with 78.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $718 is below the national average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 15.2%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.8%, well below the national average. At 41.3, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 87557, 87543, 87531.
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ZIP 87553 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87553 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,583 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $181k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $718 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.8% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87557 – Ranchos De Taos
- 87543 – Llano
- 87531 – Embudo
- 87521 – Chamisal
- 87527 – Dixon
- 87579 – Vadito
- 87578 – Truchas
- 87517 – Carson
- 87523 – Cordova
- 87511 – Alcalde
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87557 | RANCHOS DE TAOS | 5,527 | $50,112 |
| 87543 | LLANO | 247 | Not provided |
| 87531 | EMBUDO | 308 | Not provided |
| 87521 | CHAMISAL | 880 | Not provided |
| 87527 | DIXON | 896 | Not provided |