87556 ZIP Code – Questa, New Mexico
87556 is a ZIP code serving Questa, New Mexico in Taos County with a population of approximately 2,445 residents. The median household income of $49,158 is near the New Mexico average and below the national average. At $191,800, median home values run below the national average, with 74.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $853, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 0.6%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 19.5%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 53.0, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 87519, 87524, 87512.
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ZIP 87556 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87556 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,445 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $191k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $853 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 53.0 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.5% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87519 – Cerro
- 87524 – Costilla
- 87512 – Amalia
- 87558 – Red River
- 87564 – San Cristobal
- 81138 – Jaroso
- 87525 – Taos Ski Valley
- 87580 – Valdez
- 87513 – Arroyo Hondo
- 87514 – Arroyo Seco
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87519 | CERRO | 746 | $73,837 |
| 87524 | COSTILLA | 414 | Not provided |
| 87512 | AMALIA | 122 | Not provided |
| 87558 | RED RIVER | 1,046 | Not provided |
| 87564 | SAN CRISTOBAL | 84 | Not provided |