Zip code 87558: Red River, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87558
87558 is a rural zip code in Red River, New Mexico (Taos County), covering 106 sq mi of land. About 1,064 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 60.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,435 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $430,200, or 8.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $933 a month.
58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in legal and social services; management; and food service. 26% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 87558 compares
- Median age60.499thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.460th of 314 in NM
- Housing vacancy62.8%99thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%11th of 311 in NM
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%35th of 236 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%64th of 315 in NM
- 99thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%46th of 308 in NM
- Uninsured rate23.9%97thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%22nd of 312 in NM
- 87thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%15th of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$51,14474thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21830th of 312 in NM
- Median home value$430,20066thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10020th of 250 in NM
- 58thU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%51st of 311 in NM
- Homeownership rate65.5%43rdU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%256th of 311 in NM
- 42ndU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477163rd of 307 in NM
- 27thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%245th of 308 in NM
- Average commute21.4 min20thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min165th of 235 in NM
- 16thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06782nd of 173 in NM
- Work from home5.5%9thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%200th of 307 in NM
- Median household income$49,4358thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059157th of 256 in NM
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%196th of 315 in NM
- Poverty rate3.8%5thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%265th of 311 in NM
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%194th of 308 in NM
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7283rd of 315 in NM
- Residents under 1811.5%3rdU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%231st of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$25,7242ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758244th of 278 in NM
- Population1,0641stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246175th of 315 in NM
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi163rd of 315 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%301st of 309 in NM
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%310th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%295th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87558 | Taos | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.4 | 52.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 60th of 314 | |
| Housing vacancy | 62.8% | 26.8% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 11th of 311 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 82.4% | 56.5% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 35th of 236 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 37.3% | 30.5% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 64th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 26.1% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 10% | 46th of 308 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 23.9% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 22nd of 312 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 57.8% | 38.5% | 31% | 35.7% | 15th of 315 | |
| Per capita income | $51,144 | $42,871 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 30th of 312 | |
| Median home value | $430,200 | $382,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 20th of 250 | |
| Broadband access | 93% | 86.3% | 86.5% | 91% | 51st of 311 | |
| Homeownership rate | 65.5% | 77.6% | 70% | 65.2% | 256th of 311 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.426 | 0.512 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 163rd of 307 | |
| Government workers | 11% | 19.5% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 245th of 308 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.4 min | 25.5 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 165th of 235 | |
| Median gross rent | $933 | $1,034 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 82nd of 173 | |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 19.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 200th of 307 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,435 | $58,950 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 157th of 256 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% | 5.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 196th of 315 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3.8% | 15.5% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 265th of 311 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 194th of 308 | |
| Diversity index | 9.1 | 57.7 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 283rd of 315 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.5% | 15.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 231st of 315 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $25,724 | $38,173 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 244th of 278 | |
| Population | 1,064 | 34,543 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 175th of 315 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 16/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 163rd of 315 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 7.6% | 6% | 5.2% | 301st of 309 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 310th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 295th of 308 |
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
- White95%
- Black1%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 528
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 73.7%
- Married couples
- 55.3%
- Living alone
- 26.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,421
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Vacant
- 62.8%
- Median year built
- 1983
- Median rooms
- 4.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 82.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 76.9%
- Home value to income
- 8.7× (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 | 87558 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $33,125 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,132 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $18,690 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 47.6%
- Households with broadband
- 93%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 90.3%
- No internet access
- 2.8%
- Without health insurance
- 23.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Red River
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- Center point
- 36.6739° N, 105.4555° W
- Land area
- 106 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 87558
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley, NM | 5.7 mi | $76,875 |
| 87564 | San Cristobal, NM | 9.9 mi | $78,472 |
| 87580 | Valdez, NM | 10 mi | — |
| 87556 | Questa, NM | 11 mi | $52,546 |
| 87519 | Cerro, NM | 12 mi | — |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco, NM | 13 mi | $71,556 |
| 87718 | Eagle Nest, NM | 13 mi | $58,462 |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo, NM | 15 mi | — |
| 87512 | Amalia, NM | 18 mi | — |
| 87749 | Ute Park, NM | 19 mi | — |
| 87529 | El Prado, NM | 20 mi | $61,618 |
| 87524 | Costilla, NM | 21 mi | — |
Zip codes like 87558 elsewhere
Questions about 87558
What city is zip code 87558?
87558 is assigned to Red River, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87558 in?
87558 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87558?
About 1,064 people live in 87558, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87558 in?
87558 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87558?
The median household income in 87558 is $49,435.
What zip codes are near 87558?
The closest zip codes to 87558 are 87525, 87564, 87580, 87556, 87519.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87558, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.