| City: | Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico |
| County: | Taos County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:30 AM |
| Population: | 1,143 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.5516, -105.6273 |
| Land Area: | 39.058 sq mi |
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Arroyo Hondo sits in the high country of northern New Mexico, about 8 miles north of Taos. This isn't just a town with PO Boxes. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning the 1,143 residents spread across 48.7 square miles have no alternative for mail delivery. With 384 PO Boxes serving 516 households, about 74% of homes rely on the post office for mail access.
The median age here is 53 years, making this one of New Mexico's older rural communities. The landscape tells the story: 422 homes are owner-occupied, median home values reach $403,400, and median household income is $80,389. These aren't struggling ranchers. They're retirees, artists, and remote workers who chose the high desert.
Mail arrives through both rural routes (69 ZIP+4 records) and a small number of city carrier routes (4 records). Street names preserve Spanish and local character: Camino Monte Azul, Acequia Madre del Llano, Sangre de Cristo Mountain Road, and Hondo Seco Road. County roads and state highways like State Highway 522 connect scattered homes across mesas and arroyos.
This is Taos County backcountry. About 19% of the population is Hispanic, 67% is White, and 2% is Native American. Education levels run high, with 34% holding bachelor's degrees. Many residents work from home or commute to Taos. The post office on State Highway 522 isn't just a mail stop. It's the community's administrative anchor in a landscape where homes sit on dirt roads miles apart.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box in Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513. Street delivery is not available.
Street names combine Spanish colonial heritage (Camino Monte Azul, Acequia Madre del Llano) with local geographic features (Sangre de Cristo Mountain Rd, Hondo Seco Rd) across a dispersed rural network.
ZIP Code 87513 has 1,143 residents and 516 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 53.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (49.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,143Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 811Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 29.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 516Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 611 | 818 | 993 | 892 | 994 | 1,188 | 922 | 801 | 884 | 1,004 | 826 | 749 | 1,078 | 811 |
| Decennial Census | 1,007 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,143 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53
Male Median Age: 51.5
Female Median Age: 54.4
| 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 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 36 | 28 | 17 | 33 | 43 | 62 | 50 | 41 | 27 | 17 | 9 |
| Female | 17 | 21 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 45 | 43 | 26 | 28 | 52 | 59 | 78 | 58 | 30 | 6 | 17 |
| Total | 34 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 49 | 51 | 44 | 81 | 71 | 43 | 61 | 95 | 121 | 128 | 99 | 57 | 23 | 26 |
| White: | 764 | 49.80% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 561 | 36.57% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.33% |
| American Indian: | 28 | 1.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 176 | 11.47% |
| Total: | 1,534 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 535 | 46.81% | 51.5 years |
| Females: | 608 | 53.19% | 54.4 years |
| Total: | 1,143 | 100% | 53.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 811 | 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: | 811 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 811 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $24,167 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,524. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $38,507 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,507). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.7%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,167 | $52,734 | $53,500 | $77,724 | $78,068 | $55,750 | $45,125 | $57,935 | $59,524 | $31,939 | $47,227 | $58,136 | $80,389 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $51,691 | $73,542 | $77,826 | $78,269 | $79,356 | $80,391 | $0 | $0 | $69,637 | $0 | $90,577 | $98,319 | $91,367 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,489 | $22,679 | $13,533 | $52,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,826 | $31,845 | $35,912 | $0 | $0 | $38,507 |
| Median Male Income | $48,327 | $48,585 | $51,543 | $52,159 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,847 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,724 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $41,154 | $60,000 | $50,455 | $44,375 | $0 | $36,786 | $35,517 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 413 | 64.73% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 225 | 35.27% |
| Total: | 638 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 244 | 59.08% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 169 | 40.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 413 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $326,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $285,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $538 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,043. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (66.78% with a mortgage, 33.22% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.52%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $326,700 | $368,600 | $357,900 | $372,200 | $356,400 | $341,100 | $313,700 | $335,000 | $285,400 | $415,500 | $426,200 | $415,900 | $403,400 | $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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $538 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $880 | $1,057 | $1,101 | $1,043 | $1,076 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 380 | 66.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 189 | 33.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 569 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 569 | 80.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 138 | 19.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 707 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 633 | 89.53% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 74 | 10.47% |
| Total Housing Units: | 707 | 100% |
In 2024, 43.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 28.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.23%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 358 | 56.11% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 211 | 33.07% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 69 | 10.82% |
| Total: | 638 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 638 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 280 | 43.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 655 | 60.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 436 | 39.96% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,091 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,091 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 28.2% | 21.6% | 17.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 19.4% | 21.2% | 45.6% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 74 | 42.77% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 99 | 57.23% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 173 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 87513 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 61 people with an annual payroll of $2,078,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 391Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 17Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $508,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,078,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 61Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87513 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 32,937 people, about 3.47% of whom live in ZIP Code 87513. It covers 39.058 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Taos, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 32,937Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 39.058 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 87513 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 February 1, 2026.