ZIP code 87556: Questa, NM
87556 is a ZIP code in Questa, New Mexico, mainly in Taos County, part of the Taos, NM micro area. About 3,008 people live here.
- Population
- 3,008
- Median household income
- $52,546
- Typical home value
- $241,600ACS median value
- Median rent
- $703gross, per month
- Median age
- 51.6
- Homeowners
- 74.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 87556 details
| City | Questa |
|---|---|
| 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 | 288.1 sq mi, plus 0.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 10 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.81216, -105.55723 |
Median rent in 87556 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $721/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,473/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 87556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87519 | Cerro, NM | 5.4 mi | 798 |
| 87524 | Costilla, NM | 10.9 mi | 450 |
| 87558 | Red River, NM | 11.1 mi | 1,064 |
| 87564 | San Cristobal, NM | 14.0 mi | 203 |
| 87512 | Amalia, NM | 14.1 mi | 372 |
| 81138 | Jaroso, CO | 15.1 mi | 17 |
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley, NM | 15.1 mi | 65 |
| 87580 | Valdez, NM | 17.5 mi | 245 |
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 87556?
A typical home in ZIP code 87556 is worth about $241,600 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $52,546 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $241,600 homeWhat can a $52,546 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 87556
What city is ZIP code 87556?
ZIP code 87556 is in Questa, NM, in Taos County.
What county is ZIP code 87556 in?
87556 is mainly in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87556?
About 3,008 people live in ZIP code 87556, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87556 in?
87556 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.