ZIP Code 87553 - Penasco New Mexico

87553 Overview

ZIP Code 87553 is located in Penasco New Mexico. Portions of 87553 are also in Chamisal and Rio Lucio and Peñasco and Picuris Pueblo and Vadito. 87553 is entirely within Taos County. Regionally, 87553 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.

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ZIP Code 87553 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePenasco
Primary CountyTaos County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,583
Area Code(s)505 / 575
Current Time
MST

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87553 Demographics

87553 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87553 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87553 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87553 is 4.1%.

Population1,583
Population Growth Rate12.53%
Population Density19 People per Square Mile
Total Households482
Percentage High Income Households0.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$35,313
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$152,870
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 56.19%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 83.54%

87553 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White74734.13%
Black70.32%
Hispanic1,23056.19%
Asian20.09%
Native American2039.27%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

87553 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White175.28%
Black00%
Hispanic26983.54%
Asian00%
Native American3611.18%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

87553 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College558.55%
Bachelor Degree6710.42%
High School Diploma17126.59%
No High School Diploma132.02%
GED or Alternate517.93%
1 or More Years of College15023.33%
Associates Degree9414.62%
Masters Degree396.07%
Professional Degree30.47%
Doctorate Degree00%

87553 Geography

Coordinates36.22423172,-105.73570251
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 87553
RegionAlbuquerque-Santa Fe Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaTaos, NM
Time ZoneMountain Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area84 Square Miles

87553 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion21d - Foothills and Shrublands

87553 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)11172328364449484231211330
Avg Max Temp (°F)38435159687781787361473960
Avg Precip (In.).91.73.88.791.151.022.042.311.611.211.02.5914.26

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