| City: | Tres Piedras, New Mexico |
| County: | Taos County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:25:09 AM |
| Population: | 546 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.6682, -105.9795 |
| Land Area: | 330.522 sq mi |
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Tres Piedras sits in northern New Mexico's high country, where 329 square miles of mountains, mesas, and forest converge at the junction of US Highway 64 and US Highway 285. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. It's a rural service point for 546 people scattered across Taos County's rugged landscape. With a median age of 55.6 years and 48% of adults holding bachelor's degrees, Tres Piedras attracts a particular kind of resident: those who seek isolation, natural beauty, and distance from urban life.
The 329 square miles served by ZIP 87577 include county roads, forest roads, and private drives with names like Earthship Way, Coyote Moon Drive, and Two Hawks Trail. These aren't suburban subdivisions. The street names tell the story of a community where wildlife, wilderness, and alternative lifestyles define the landscape. Spanish-language street names (Calle de Cuervo, Camino de las Iglesias, Cerro Montoso Road) honor the region's Hispanic heritage, while others (Freedom Road, Ursa Major Way) speak to individualism and wide-open skies.
This is designated a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across the territory. The Tres Piedras post office maintains 196 PO Boxes for 253 households, giving an adoption rate of 77%. Residents drive to the post office from distances measured in miles, not blocks. Of 390 housing units, 137 are vacant. About 54 are seasonal homes used for recreation or occasional occupation. Median home values sit at $328,600, with owner-occupancy dominant (224 of 253 households).
With only 10 business establishments employing 40 people, this isn't a commercial center. It's high-altitude rangeland, National Forest access points, and homesteads. There's limited rural carrier service (one rural route, one highway contract route), but PO Boxes remain the reliable way to receive mail, prescriptions, and packages when you live 15 miles down a dirt road.
Street names combine major highway corridors with Spanish-language roads and creative nature-themed names, typical of New Mexico's rural high country where individualism and heritage intersect.
ZIP Code 87577 has 546 residents and 253 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 55.6 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.4%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 546Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 711Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 253Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 37 | 37 | 28 | 96 | 190 | 336 | 374 | 385 | 363 | 351 | 161 | 589 | 577 | 711 |
| Decennial Census | 454 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 546 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.6
Male Median Age: 54.3
Female Median Age: 57.2
| 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 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 32 | 50 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Female | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 19 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 9 |
| Total | 20 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 11 | 27 | 33 | 18 | 25 | 37 | 33 | 47 | 51 | 79 | 39 | 34 | 19 | 11 |
| White: | 370 | 57.36% |
| Black: | 8 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 177 | 27.44% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.31% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 1.86% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 76 | 11.78% |
| Total: | 645 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 283 | 51.83% | 54.3 years |
| Females: | 263 | 48.17% | 57.2 years |
| Total: | 546 | 100% | 55.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 702 | 98.73% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 1.27% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.27% |
| Total Population: | 711 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 702 | 98.73% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 1.27% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $55,938 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,504. 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 considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 32.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (94.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,938 | $58,750 | $0 | $37,813 | $33,799 | $34,705 | $33,835 | $0 | $35,504 | $28,068 | $20,694 | $28,571 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,191 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $137,546 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $57,031 | $59,722 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,734 | $0 | $13,375 | $0 | $17,159 | $24,000 | $23,636 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 171 | 33.27% |
| Unemployed: | 81 | 15.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 262 | 50.97% |
| Total: | 514 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 9 | 5.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 162 | 94.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 171 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $140,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.97% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 13.03% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.75%, 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 | $140,000 | $141,100 | $0 | $153,100 | $113,000 | $122,000 | $113,300 | $122,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $346,500 | $328,600 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $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): | 267 | 86.97% |
| Renter Occupied: | 40 | 13.03% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 307 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 307 | 75.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 101 | 24.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 408 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 335 | 82.11% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 73 | 17.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 408 | 100% |
In 2024, 36.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 35.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 77.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 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 elementary (61.62%). 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: | 122 | 27.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 40 | 9.13% |
| Some college, no degree: | 116 | 26.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 127 | 29.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 33 | 7.53% |
| Total: | 438 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 316 | 72.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 160 | 36.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 249 | 31.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 554 | 68.99% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 803 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 803 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20.0% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -888,888,888.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 86.1% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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): | 122 | 61.62% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 76 | 38.38% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 198 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 198 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 87577 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $1,150,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 237Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $278,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,150,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 42Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87577 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 1.66% of whom live in ZIP Code 87577. It covers 330.522 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.107 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: | 330.522 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.107 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 87577 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.