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Zip Code 87556 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    2,118
  • Density
    10 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $154,600
  • Med. Rent
    $559

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 87556 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#963 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Poor Households 48.93%
#1,528 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 51%
#2,544 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Occupied-to-vacant Homes Ratio 1:0.36
#4,297 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Population Not Enrolled In School 78.86%
#5,183 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 2.83%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 87556 is 2,118 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.96 | Zip Code 87556 land area is 205.076 sq. miles | Population density is 10.33 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 50.3
Median Age - Male 52
Median Age - Female 49.6

Median age of zip code 87556 is 11.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 35.2% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 87556 is 17.1% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 45.3% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 87556 median age is 5.1% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 28.8% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 1075
Black or African American population 7
Asian population 0
American Indian and Alaska Native population 54
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 928

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0% Czech 0.5%
Danish 0% Dutch 0.7%
English 5.1% French No Basque 1.2%
French Canadian 0.5% German 5.6%
Greek 0% Hungarian 0%
Irish 3.7% Italian 1.2%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 0.4%
Polish 0.3% Portuguese 0%
Russian 1% Scotch-Irish 1.9%
Scottish 1.1% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0.4% Swedish 1.3%
Swiss 0.2% Ukrainian 0%
USA 4.4% Welsh 0.3%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 70%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 554
Married couples 77.62%
Other couples 22.38%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 26.53% 48.93%
$30,000 and $50,000 27.44% 19.76%
$50,000 and $100,000 25.09% 18.06%
$100,000 and $200,000 19.86% 11.75%
$200,000 or more 1.08% 1.5%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 54.03%
Spanish language 45.48%
Other European language 0%
Asian language 0%
Other language 0.5%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 936
Detached housing units 63.14%
Attached housing units 0%
2 units 3.63%
3 - 4 units 0%
5 - 9 units 2.56%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 30.66%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 88.98%
Use public transportation 1.26%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 1.39%
Work at home 8.37%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 4.11%
Attend Public School 13.64%
Attend college undergraduate program 2.95%
Attent graduate studies 0.44%
Not enrolled in school 78.86%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 3.4%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 10.05%
High school diploma 27.51%
Some college, no degree 30.98%
Associate degree 9.37%
Bachelor's degree 17.66%
Graduate or professional degree 1.02%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 41
Construction 10
Retail Trade 7
Health Care and Social Assistance 6
Accommodation and Food Services 4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3
Other Services (except Public Administration) 3
Manufacturing 2
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2
Transportation and Warehousing 1
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1
Finance and Insurance 1
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 73.76%
Housing vacant 26.24%
Housing occupied by owner 75.96%
Housing occupied by tenant 24.04%
Total Rented Units 225
Median Contract Gross Rent $434
Median Gross Rent $559
Median Home Value $154,600

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 87556 median gross rent is 28.8% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 1269
Detached housing units 66.19%
Attached housing units 0%
2 units 2.68%
3 - 4 units 0.55%
5 - 9 units 1.89%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 28.68%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $326,400
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $134,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $191,800

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Zip Code City County Distance
87512 Amalia Taos 3.16 ml
87558 Red River Taos 9.51 ml
87564 San Cristobal Taos 9.75 ml
87580 Valdez Taos 10.01 ml
87525 Taos Ski Valley Taos 15.27 ml
87513 Arroyo Hondo Taos 15.84 ml
87514 Arroyo Seco Taos 16.76 ml
87517 Carson Taos 17.54 ml
87519 Cerro Taos 17.54 ml
87524 Costilla Taos 17.54 ml