Zip code 87579: Vadito, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87579
87579 is a rural zip code in Vadito, New Mexico (Taos County), covering 128 sq mi of land. About 1,184 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 59.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $66,244 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $154,400, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 61.1 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 81% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87579 compares
- Median age59.599thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.464th of 314 in NM
- Average commute61.1 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min5th of 235 in NM
- Veterans19.2%99thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%28th of 315 in NM
- Healthcare workers42.5%99thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%8th of 308 in NM
- Government workers31.3%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%87th of 308 in NM
- Housing vacancy24.4%96thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%111th of 311 in NM
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%102nd of 315 in NM
- Homeownership rate84.1%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%138th of 311 in NM
- Poverty rate16.5%75thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%163rd of 311 in NM
- Work from home17.9%71stU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%73rd of 307 in NM
- Broadband access94.3%69thU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%45th of 311 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$51,42359thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75852nd of 278 in NM
- Diversity index40.236thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7185th of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate5.2%35thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%207th of 312 in NM
- Per capita income$33,96631stU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218118th of 312 in NM
- Median household income$66,24430thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05980th of 256 in NM
- Median home value$154,40010thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100156th of 250 in NM
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%191st of 315 in NM
- Tech workers0.6%7thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%134th of 308 in NM
- Population1,1842ndU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246166th of 315 in NM
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%222nd of 315 in NM
- 2ndU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%244th of 315 in NM
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi166th of 315 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%208th of 309 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%197th of 236 in NM
- 1stU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%231st of 308 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477280th of 307 in NM
| Measure | 87579 | Taos | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.5 | 52.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 64th of 314 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 61.1 min | 25.5 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 5th of 235 | |
| Veterans | 19.2% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 28th of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 42.5% | 10.1% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 8th of 308 | |
| Government workers | 31.3% | 19.5% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 87th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 24.4% | 26.8% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 111th of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29.6% | 30.5% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 102nd of 315 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.1% | 77.6% | 70% | 65.2% | 138th of 311 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.5% | 15.5% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 163rd of 311 | |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 19.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 73rd of 307 | |
| Broadband access | 94.3% | 86.3% | 86.5% | 91% | 45th of 311 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $51,423 | $38,173 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 52nd of 278 | |
| Diversity index | 40.2 | 57.7 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 185th of 315 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.2% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 207th of 312 | |
| Per capita income | $33,966 | $42,871 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 118th of 312 | |
| Median household income | $66,244 | $58,950 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 80th of 256 | |
| Median home value | $154,400 | $382,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 156th of 250 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15.2% | 38.5% | 31% | 35.7% | 191st of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 134th of 308 | |
| Population | 1,184 | 34,543 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 166th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% | 5.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 222nd of 315 | |
| Residents under 18 | 9% | 15.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 244th of 315 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 16/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 166th of 315 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.6% | 7.6% | 6% | 5.2% | 208th of 309 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 15.7% | 56.5% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 197th of 236 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.1% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 10% | 231st of 308 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.250 | 0.512 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 280th of 307 |
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
- White20%
- Black6%
- Hispanic75%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 542
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 74.9%
- Married couples
- 55.2%
- Living alone
- 13.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 19.2%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 717
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Vacant
- 24.4%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 4.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 15.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 3.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.3× (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 | 87579 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,808 | $74,888 |
| Service | $11,789 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,068 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $83,605 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $45,000 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1%
- Households with broadband
- 94.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.2%
- No internet access
- 5.5%
- Without health insurance
- 5.2%
- Limited-English households
- 3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Vadito
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- Center point
- 36.0864° N, 105.5319° W
- Land area
- 128 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 87579
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 6.5 mi | $39,718 |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 7.1 mi | — |
| 87715 | Cleveland, NM | 8 mi | — |
| 87732 | Mora, NM | 8.5 mi | $69,421 |
| 87723 | Holman, NM | 8.9 mi | — |
| 87713 | Chacon, NM | 11 mi | $115,085 |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 14 mi | — |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 15 mi | $48,906 |
| 87722 | Guadalupita, NM | 15 mi | $53,687 |
| 87742 | Rociada, NM | 16 mi | $59,505 |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos, NM | 16 mi | $49,337 |
Zip codes like 87579 elsewhere
Questions about 87579
What city is zip code 87579?
87579 is assigned to Vadito, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87579 in?
87579 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87579?
About 1,184 people live in 87579, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87579 in?
87579 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87579?
The median household income in 87579 is $66,244.
What zip codes are near 87579?
The closest zip codes to 87579 are 87521, 87543, 87715, 87732, 87723.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87579, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.