ZIP Code 87579, NM
Living in 87579
Bikeability92
Walkability91
Commute41
Public Transit95
Affordability85
Public Safety76
Airports17
Hospitals79
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
930Population+115 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+22 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+33% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian22%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino70%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate38%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+22% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K37%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office10%
Service68%
Commute
Car, truck, or van54%
Public transportation43%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value-$1.2k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$3 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M7%
House Heating Type
Electricity2%
LP gas29%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood48%
Crime
Violent Crime in 87579
United States45
New Mexico61
Taos County28
Property Crime in 87579
United States48
New Mexico62
Taos County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (79%)(15%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 47 | 1 | 5 |
| May | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 87579
Inland Flooding79
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 87579, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 87579, NM
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
20 miles, NW
Camino De Paz School
29 miles, W
Valley Baptist Academy
29 miles, W
The Armand Hammer United World College
33 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 87579, NM
St John's College
36 miles, SW
New Mexico Highlands University
38 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
85 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 87579, NM
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
32 miles, W
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
37 miles, SE
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center
38 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 87579, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
45 miles, SW
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
94 miles, SW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
144 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
163 miles, N