ZIP Code 87514 in Arroyo Seco, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Arroyo Seco, New Mexico
County:Taos County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:41:23 PM
Population:1,748 [See All]
Area Code:575
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.4942, -105.6188
Land Area:8.545 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 87514 has 1,748 residents and 796 households (average 2.18 persons per household). The median age is 53.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.6%, much higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,748Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,485Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:204.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$70,934Source: Census ACS
Households:796Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$521,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.18Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,4501,4611,3521,0397336801,1948668941,2821,8161,3201,485
Decennial Census1,345------------------1,748------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 53.4

Male Median Age: 54.2

Female Median Age: 52.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2322453936374947414454667012166353921
Female3424393131405560495163791166969371630
Total5746847067771041079095117145186190135725551
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,09549.24%
Black:40.18%
Hispanic:*76034.17%
Asian:210.94%
American Indian:210.94%
Hawaiian:10.04%
Other:32214.48%
Total:2,224100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:85548.91%54.2 years
Females:89351.09%52.7 years
Total:1,748100%53.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,485100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,485100%
Total Native Population:1,485100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $70,934, which is markedly greater than the state median ($62,125), is up $25,438 (55.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,756. Family households earn a median of $137,196 versus $60,699 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,497). By gender, male median income is $58,046 and female is $47,964, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,082 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.6%, which is markedly above the state rate (57.8%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (39.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$45,496$34,083$34,773$35,982$38,287$0$34,747$38,864$43,178$43,620$53,893$59,583$70,934
Median Family Income$76,838$72,008$49,534$73,510$60,972$0$33,413$34,456$0$0$62,731$0$137,196
Median NonFamily Income$19,094$13,036$18,884$20,541$0$0$0$0$44,343$44,844$53,679$58,492$60,699
Median Male Income$53,036$52,670$25,929$25,750$0$0$0$0$0$0$53,278$0$58,046
Median Female Income$40,020$38,750$36,646$35,720$0$22,868$0$0$0$0$0$45,592$47,964
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:95964.58%
Unemployed:593.97%
Not In Labor Force:46731.45%
Total:1,485100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:33234.62%
Service:24725.76%
Sales and Office:38039.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:959100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $521,300, which is far above the state median ($232,200), is up $159,600 (44.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $187,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), is down $1,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.22% (25.73% with a mortgage, 74.27% free-and-clear) and renters 11.78% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.43%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$361,700$294,600$364,600$290,000$0$0$246,200$247,600$333,900$227,800$425,900$450,000$521,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2732.93%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:5567.07%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:82100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,100$884$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):15822.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):45665.52%
Renter Occupied:8211.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:696100%

Occupied Housing Units:69668.57%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):31931.43%
Total Housing Units:1,015100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:95794.29%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:585.71%
Total Housing Units:1,015100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 40.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (30.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 74.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (53.70%). The share of people in poverty is 5.80%, which is on par with the state rate (13.70%), up 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (70.41%). College enrollment is 70.41%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1027.75%
Some college, no degree:41431.46%
Associate's degree:26920.44%
Bachelor's degree:30323.02%
Graduate or professional degree:22817.33%
Total:1,316100%
High school or higher:1,316100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:53140.35%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,10563.54%
Public Insurance:60534.79%
No Insurance:291.67%
Total:1,739100%
Has Health Insurance:1,71098.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.3%5.5%21.5%17.3%19.7%41.7%33.0%18.8%19.6%24.9%7.5%9.4%5.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):5029.59%
College or graduate school:11970.41%
Total:169100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5029.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 87514 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 49 business establishments, employing about 192 people with an annual payroll of $6,652,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:794Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:49Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,286,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,652,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:192Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 87514 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 5.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 87514. It covers 8.545 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:34,516Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:8.545 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:3505150Source: Census
Place Name:Arroyo Seco CDP; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


87515 | | 87513

Schools in ZIP Code 87514


ZIP Code 87514 is in the Taos Municipal Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Arroyo Del Norte Elementary 405 Hondo Seco Rd
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
District: Taos Municipal Schools
Camino De Paz School 03a Camino De Paz
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Cross Catholic School 1331 State Road 76
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
District: Private SchoolNearby
Valley Baptist Academy 56 Arroyo Seco Cir
Espanola, NM 87532
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87514


University Of New Mexico-Taos Campus 1157 County Road 110
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
Type: Post Secondary
Northern New Mexico College 921 Paseo De Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
Type: Post Secondary
University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus 4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Type: Post Secondary
St. John's College 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4599
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe 2100 Calle De La Vuelta, Suite D103
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Type: Post Secondary
Vogue College Of Cosmetology-Santa Fe 2434 Cerillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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