| City: | Arroyo Seco, New Mexico |
| County: | Taos County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:31 AM |
| 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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Arroyo Seco sits in the high country north of Taos, New Mexico. This small mountain village of 1,748 residents has no street mail delivery. The post office maintains 766 PO Boxes for 796 households, making it the only mail option across this northern New Mexico community.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the area. Most residents use PO Boxes (96% adoption rate), though a single rural carrier route serves some outlying properties along State Highway 150 and the surrounding roads. A highway contract route handles another portion of the territory.
Street names like Calle Coyote, Camino de O V Torres, and Calle Angelina sit alongside Black Bear Road and Wild Plum Way. This mix shows the village's dual heritage: Spanish colonial roots and more recent arrivals attracted to the mountain setting. Arroyo Seco means "dry creek" in Spanish, a name that dates back centuries before the ZIP code system existed.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,748 |
| Median Age | 53.4 years |
| Households | 796 |
| Median Home Value | $521,300 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.3% |
| Work from Home | 23.3% |
| Owner-Occupied Homes | 74.5% |
With a median age of 53.4 years, this isn't a young community. Just 1% of the population is under 18. The median home value of $521,300 and high education levels (40% hold bachelor's degrees) point to a community of older professionals and retirees who've chosen mountain living. Many work from home (23%), and nearly half work in other services, public administration, or transportation.
Mail to Arroyo Seco must use a PO Box. The rural route serves limited addresses along the main roads. For most residents, mail pickup at the post office is part of the weekly routine in this mountain village.
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Arroyo Seco, NM 87514Street names mix Spanish colonial heritage with natural features, showing dual character of historic village and mountain retreat.
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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| 2020 Population: | 1,748Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,589Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 204.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,556Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 796Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $545,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,450 | 1,461 | 1,352 | 1,039 | 733 | 680 | 1,194 | 866 | 894 | 1,282 | 1,816 | 1,320 | 1,485 | 1,589 |
| Decennial Census | 1,345 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,748 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.4
Male Median Age: 54.2
Female Median Age: 52.7
| 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 | 23 | 22 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 49 | 47 | 41 | 44 | 54 | 66 | 70 | 121 | 66 | 35 | 39 | 21 |
| Female | 34 | 24 | 39 | 31 | 31 | 40 | 55 | 60 | 49 | 51 | 63 | 79 | 116 | 69 | 69 | 37 | 16 | 30 |
| Total | 57 | 46 | 84 | 70 | 67 | 77 | 104 | 107 | 90 | 95 | 117 | 145 | 186 | 190 | 135 | 72 | 55 | 51 |
| White: | 1,095 | 49.24% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 760 | 34.17% |
| Asian: | 21 | 0.94% |
| American Indian: | 21 | 0.94% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 322 | 14.48% |
| Total: | 2,224 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 855 | 48.91% | 54.2 years |
| Females: | 893 | 51.09% | 52.7 years |
| Total: | 1,748 | 100% | 53.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,589 | 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: | 1,589 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,589 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,556, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,060 (57.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,378. Family households earn a median of $141,104 versus $53,184 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,920). By gender, male median income is $60,342 and female is $48,949, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,393 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.8%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $71,556 |
| 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 | $141,104 |
| 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 | $53,184 |
| Median Male Income | $53,036 | $52,670 | $25,929 | $25,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,278 | $0 | $58,046 | $60,342 |
| Median Female Income | $40,020 | $38,750 | $36,646 | $35,720 | $0 | $22,868 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,592 | $47,964 | $48,949 |
| Employed: | 1,015 | 63.88% |
| Unemployed: | 62 | 3.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 512 | 32.22% |
| Total: | 1,589 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 392 | 38.62% |
| Service: | 293 | 28.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 330 | 32.51% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,015 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $545,200, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $183,500 (50.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $211,300. The median gross rent is $1,544, which is higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $444 (40.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,544. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.00% (27.04% with a mortgage, 72.96% free-and-clear) and renters 19.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.73%, which is markedly above 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 | $361,700 | $294,600 | $364,600 | $290,000 | $0 | $0 | $246,200 | $247,600 | $333,900 | $227,800 | $425,900 | $450,000 | $521,300 | $545,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 37 | 22.56% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 37 | 22.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 90 | 54.88% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 164 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,100 | $884 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,544 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 189 | 21.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 510 | 59.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 164 | 19.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 863 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 863 | 82.27% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 186 | 17.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,049 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 944 | 89.99% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 37 | 3.53% |
| Other Units: | 68 | 6.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,049 | 100% |
In 2024, 49.50% 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 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), 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 (80.70%). College enrollment is 80.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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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): | 54 | 3.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 389 | 27.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 273 | 19.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 484 | 34.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 218 | 15.37% |
| Total: | 1,418 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,418 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 702 | 49.51% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,008 | 58.30% |
| Public Insurance: | 681 | 39.39% |
| No Insurance: | 40 | 2.31% |
| Total: | 1,729 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,689 | 97.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.3% | 5.5% | 21.5% | 17.3% | 19.7% | 41.7% | 33.0% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 24.9% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 4.9% |
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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 33 | 19.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 138 | 80.70% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 19.30% |
ZIP Code 87514 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), 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: | 802Source: 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 |
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 32,937 people, about 5.31% 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: | 32,937Source: 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 |
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.
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.