| City: | Amalia, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Ventero |
| County: | Taos County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:33 PM |
| Population: | 213 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.8893, -105.3848 |
| Land Area: | 199.411 sq mi |
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Amalia sits in northern Taos County, New Mexico, where 230 square miles of rural terrain spread across the high country south of the Colorado border. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. With just 213 residents and 82 occupied homes scattered across a vast territory, Amalia functions as a mail access point for isolated ranches, small settlements, and seasonal properties.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 230 square mile territory. The post office maintains 102 PO Boxes for 82 households, with the additional boxes serving seasonal residents, surrounding areas, and the handful of businesses operating in this remote region. Street delivery exists for only a small cluster of addresses, while most residents rely exclusively on their PO Box.
The road network includes Spanish names like Vallejos Road (10 delivery points), Sangre de Cristo Road, and Ventero Road, alongside State Highway 196. These names point to the area's long Hispanic heritage in northern New Mexico. The community also recognizes Ventero as a historical place name, though it's no longer valid for mailing addresses.
Median age is 53.1 years. This is an older, established community. Nearly 20% of homes (28 of 142 housing units) are vacant seasonal properties, suggesting some use as second homes or retreats. Most residents (74 of 82 households) own rather than rent. The area remains sparsely populated with minimal commercial activity and no recorded business establishments in census data.
Mail to Amalia must use a PO Box address:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Amalia, NM 87512Street delivery is available for a very limited number of addresses along specific roads. Check with the post office to confirm if a street address is valid for delivery.
Street names preserve Spanish heritage with names like Sangre de Cristo, Vallejos, and Ventero, alongside State Highway 196 and rural ranch roads.
ZIP Code 87512 has 213 residents and 82 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 53.1 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (70.4%) and White (43.7%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (15.0%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 213Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 174Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 82Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 192 | 207 | 203 | 92 | 86 | 65 | 69 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 177 | 122 | 174 |
| Decennial Census | 199 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 213 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.1
Male Median Age: 49.8
Female Median Age: 56.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| White: | 93 | 29.62% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 150 | 47.77% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.32% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 68 | 21.66% |
| Total: | 314 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 112 | 52.58% | 49.8 years |
| Females: | 101 | 47.42% | 56.5 years |
| Total: | 213 | 100% | 53.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 174 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,125), is down $53,750 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,750 | $22,656 | $14,934 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $83,400 | $13,281 | $13,365 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $45,644 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($232,200), is down $92,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.21%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,400 | $104,500 | $107,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 97 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 97 | 68.79% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 44 | 31.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 141 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 123 | 87.23% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 18 | 12.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 141 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (53.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (13.70%), down 38.20 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 97 | 55.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 77 | 44.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 174 | 69.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 77 | 30.68% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 251 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 38.2% | 75.0% | 69.3% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 87512 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 102Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87512 is located in Taos County, New Mexico, within the Taos, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45340) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 34,516 people, about 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 87512. It covers 199.411 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.561 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Taos, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 34,516Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 199.411 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.561 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 44958.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87512 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.