ZIP code 87579: Vadito, NM
87579 is a ZIP code in Vadito, New Mexico, mainly in Taos County, part of the Taos, NM micro area. About 1,184 people live here.
- Population
- 1,184
- Median household income
- $66,244
- Typical home value
- $154,400ACS median value
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 59.5
- Homeowners
- 84.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 87579 details
| City | Vadito |
|---|---|
| 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 | 127.8 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 9 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 61.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.08635, -105.53192 |
ZIP codes near 87579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 6.5 mi | 1,261 |
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 7.1 mi | 288 |
| 87715 | Cleveland, NM | 8.0 mi | 63 |
| 87732 | Mora, NM | 8.5 mi | 1,505 |
| 87723 | Holman, NM | 8.9 mi | 224 |
| 87713 | Chacon, NM | 11.2 mi | 158 |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 13.0 mi | — |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 13.6 mi | 528 |
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 87579?
A typical home in ZIP code 87579 is worth about $154,400 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $66,244 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 87579
What city is ZIP code 87579?
ZIP code 87579 is in Vadito, NM, in Taos County.
What county is ZIP code 87579 in?
87579 is mainly in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87579?
About 1,184 people live in ZIP code 87579, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87579 in?
87579 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.