Zip code 87556: Questa, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87556
87556 is a rural zip code in Questa, New Mexico (Taos County), covering 288 sq mi of land. About 3,008 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 51.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $52,546 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $241,600, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $703 a month.
32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; legal and social services; and business and finance. 41% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87556 compares
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%91st of 315 in NM
- Median age51.696thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4106th of 314 in NM
- Housing vacancy23.7%96thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%117th of 311 in NM
- Veterans10.7%92ndU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%83rd of 315 in NM
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%59th of 236 in NM
- Uninsured rate11.3%77thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%113th of 312 in NM
- Poverty rate14.3%67thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%178th of 311 in NM
- Homeownership rate74.7%66thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%205th of 311 in NM
- Work from home15.9%65thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%94th of 307 in NM
- Diversity index54.761stU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.776th of 315 in NM
- 50thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%84th of 315 in NM
- 46thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%164th of 308 in NM
- Government workers11.9%35thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%241st of 308 in NM
- Median home value$241,60031stU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10075th of 250 in NM
- Average commute22.5 min26thU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min159th of 235 in NM
- 22ndU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477196th of 307 in NM
- 18thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%156th of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$28,00714thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218182nd of 312 in NM
- 13thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%174th of 308 in NM
- Median household income$52,54611thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059141st of 256 in NM
- Tech workers0.9%11thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%123rd of 308 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$35,1529thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758162nd of 278 in NM
- 7thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%194th of 309 in NM
- Population3,0085thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246101st of 315 in NM
- 4thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%230th of 315 in NM
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067138th of 173 in NM
- Broadband access76.9%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%196th of 311 in NM
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi161st of 315 in NM
| Measure | 87556 | Taos | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 31.4% | 30.5% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 91st of 315 | |
| Median age | 51.6 | 52.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 106th of 314 | |
| Housing vacancy | 23.7% | 26.8% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 117th of 311 | |
| Veterans | 10.7% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 83rd of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 64% | 56.5% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 59th of 236 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.3% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 113th of 312 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.3% | 15.5% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 178th of 311 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.7% | 77.6% | 70% | 65.2% | 205th of 311 | |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 19.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 94th of 307 | |
| Diversity index | 54.7 | 57.7 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 76th of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 38.5% | 31% | 35.7% | 84th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 10% | 164th of 308 | |
| Government workers | 11.9% | 19.5% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 241st of 308 | |
| Median home value | $241,600 | $382,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 75th of 250 | |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 25.5 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 159th of 235 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.402 | 0.512 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 196th of 307 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3% | 5.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 156th of 315 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,007 | $42,871 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 182nd of 312 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.8% | 10.1% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 174th of 308 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $52,546 | $58,950 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 141st of 256 | |
| Tech workers | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 123rd of 308 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,152 | $38,173 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 162nd of 278 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.2% | 7.6% | 6% | 5.2% | 194th of 309 | |
| Population | 3,008 | 34,543 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 101st of 315 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12% | 15.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 230th of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $703 | $1,034 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 138th of 173 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 76.9% | 86.3% | 86.5% | 91% | 196th of 311 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 16/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 161st of 315 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White33%
- Black0.4%
- Hispanic58%
- Asian2%
- Native American7%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,256
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 68.7%
- Married couples
- 49%
- Living alone
- 25.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.7%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,647
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Vacant
- 23.7%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 64%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.5%
- Home value to income
- 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87556 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $48,271 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,659 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $26,312 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,423 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,116 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.5%
- Households with broadband
- 76.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.6%
- No internet access
- 20.8%
- Without health insurance
- 11.3%
- Limited-English households
- 2.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Questa
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- Center point
- 36.8122° N, 105.5572° W
- Land area
- 288 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Questa2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87556
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87519 | Cerro, NM | 5.4 mi | — |
| 87524 | Costilla, NM | 11 mi | — |
| 87558 | Red River, NM | 11 mi | $49,435 |
| 87564 | San Cristobal, NM | 14 mi | $78,472 |
| 87512 | Amalia, NM | 14 mi | — |
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley, NM | 15 mi | $76,875 |
| 81138 | Jaroso, CO | 15 mi | — |
| 87580 | Valdez, NM | 18 mi | — |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo, NM | 18 mi | — |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco, NM | 20 mi | $71,556 |
| 87718 | Eagle Nest, NM | 23 mi | $58,462 |
| 81152 | San Luis, CO | 24 mi | $31,875 |
Zip codes like 87556 elsewhere
Questions about 87556
What city is zip code 87556?
87556 is assigned to Questa, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87556 in?
87556 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87556?
About 3,008 people live in 87556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87556 in?
87556 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87556?
The median household income in 87556 is $52,546.
What zip codes are near 87556?
The closest zip codes to 87556 are 87519, 87524, 87558, 87564, 87512.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87556, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.