ZIP code 87553: Penasco, NM
87553 is a ZIP code in Penasco, New Mexico, mainly in Taos County, part of the Taos, NM micro area. About 1,260 people live here.
- Population
- 1,260
- Median household income
- $48,906
- Typical home value
- $202,700ACS median value
- Median rent
- $1,013gross, per month
- Median age
- 43.1
- Homeowners
- 78%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 87553 details
| City | Penasco |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos County |
| Metro area | Taos, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 12 sq mi |
| Population density | 105 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 36.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.22039, -105.73435 |
Median rent in 87553 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $475/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,026/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 87553
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 6.3 mi | — |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 7.5 mi | 1,534 |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos, NM | 7.6 mi | 4,904 |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 9.1 mi | 288 |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 9.3 mi | 144 |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 12.1 mi | 528 |
| 87517 | Carson, NM | 12.2 mi | 388 |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente, NM | 13.8 mi | 933 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87553?
A typical home in ZIP code 87553 is worth about $202,700 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $48,906 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $202,700 homeWhat can a $48,906 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 87553
What city is ZIP code 87553?
ZIP code 87553 is in Penasco, NM, in Taos County.
What county is ZIP code 87553 in?
87553 is mainly in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87553?
About 1,260 people live in ZIP code 87553, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87553 in?
87553 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.