| City: | Truchas, New Mexico |
| County: | Rio Arriba County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:25:10 AM |
| Population: | 531 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.0529, -105.7747 |
| Land Area: | 64.342 sq mi |
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Truchas sits high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico, about 8,000 feet above sea level. This remote village of 531 people has no street delivery. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents have no alternative for receiving mail. The Truchas post office maintains 177 PO Boxes for 242 households, a 73% adoption rate that shows how central the post office is to daily life here.
The village feels its age. Of 309 housing units, 195 were built before 1939. That's 63% of the housing stock, predating modern addressing systems by decades. County roads like CR 75 and CR 77A wind through the community, but there's no city carrier service. A single rural route and a highway contract route handle what limited delivery exists outside PO Boxes.
Truchas is an older community. Median age is 51.3 years, and most households are small (2.2 people on average). Homeownership runs high at 90%, with 218 of 242 occupied units owner-occupied. Median household income is $39,632, and 30.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. About 44 residents work from home, making up a significant portion of the local workforce.
The racial makeup shows northern New Mexico's layered heritage. While 47% identify as White alone, 33% report two or more races and 18% mark "Some Other Race" (often indicating Hispanic ancestry not captured by other categories). The village has deep roots in the region's Spanish colonial and Indo-Hispano traditions.
Roads are numbered county routes typical of rural New Mexico, with no named streets reflecting the village's pre-modern origins.
ZIP Code 87578 has 531 residents and 242 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 51.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.3% male and 46.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.6%) and White (46.9%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 531Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 528Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 242Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $315,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 617 | 992 | 1,072 | 923 | 397 | 388 | 255 | 245 | 185 | 269 | 379 | 320 | 278 | 528 |
| Decennial Census | 611 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 531 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.3
Male Median Age: 51.6
Female Median Age: 50.7
| 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 | 11 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 32 | 34 | 19 | 12 | 4 |
| Female | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 15 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Total | 23 | 36 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 40 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 39 | 65 | 50 | 31 | 21 | 10 |
| White: | 249 | 33.42% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 391 | 52.48% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.13% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.94% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Other: | 95 | 12.75% |
| Total: | 745 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 283 | 53.30% | 51.6 years |
| Females: | 248 | 46.70% | 50.7 years |
| Total: | 531 | 100% | 51.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 528 | 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: | 528 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 528 | 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 $35,982 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $120,652 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $120,652). 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 25.8%, which is far less 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 Sales (67.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,982 | $55,307 | $58,348 | $58,884 | $51,563 | $51,131 | $45,761 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,632 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $33,702 | $62,361 | $73,080 | $75,441 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $165,268 | $165,000 | $169,625 | $190,580 | $0 | $120,652 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,786 | $35,391 | $50,625 | $39,315 | $50,446 | $0 | $52,650 | $0 | $14,375 | $14,196 | $0 | $35,833 | $39,265 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $24,028 | $29,650 | $52,539 | $30,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,893 | $75,769 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,313 | $42,794 | $43,125 | $46,000 | $0 | $53,864 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 136 | 25.76% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 392 | 74.24% |
| Total: | 528 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 44 | 32.35% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 92 | 67.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 136 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $315,800, which is lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $194,100 (159.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $155,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,073. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.48% (18.38% with a mortgage, 81.62% free-and-clear) and renters 15.52% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.03%, which is much 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 | $121,700 | $204,600 | $244,100 | $266,000 | $259,900 | $279,900 | $284,800 | $161,500 | $160,300 | $162,100 | $155,800 | $215,600 | $0 | $315,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 43 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 43 | 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 | $1,073 | $1,063 | $977 | $1,145 | $1,140 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 15.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 191 | 68.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 43 | 15.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 277 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 277 | 84.97% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 49 | 15.03% |
| Total Housing Units: | 326 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 283 | 86.81% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 43 | 13.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 326 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than 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%). Private coverage is 47.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 74.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 13.00 percentage points since 2011. 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 (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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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): | 322 | 61.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 127 | 24.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 42 | 7.98% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 35 | 6.65% |
| Total: | 526 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 526 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 77 | 14.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 250 | 38.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 393 | 61.12% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 643 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 643 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.0% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 34.3% | -888,888,888.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 87578 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $287,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 184Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $68,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $287,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87578 is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, within the Espanola, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21580) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 40,246 people, about 1.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 87578. It covers 64.342 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.023 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Espanola, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 40,246Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 64.342 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.023 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: | 3579700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Truchas CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87578 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.