ZIP Code 87571 is associated with the U.S. city Taos in New Mexico (Taos County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 12,197. The median household income is $35,512, while about 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 87571 has a median age of approximately 45.2 years, with 27.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 31.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $24,636.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87571 is $35,512, while the region's mean household income is $55,759. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,636. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87571 of $24,636 is approximately 9.53% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 16.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately74.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.4% of the population in 87571 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.3% of 87571 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87571, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 46.1% of 87571 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87571 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (16.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 4.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87571 are older than average. The median age of 45.2 years in ZIP Code 87571 is approximately 18.64% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 87571 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 87571 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 87571, 90.8% of the population graduated high school, while 31.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.6% in this Taos County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87571 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 87571 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.2% of adults 18 and older in this Taos County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87571 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.8% of those 18 and above in 87571 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 87571 include obesity (31.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.9% |
| Current smoking | 15.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.1% |
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.0% |
In 87571, 52.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.3 minutes. Approximately 20.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87571 work in retail trade, while an estimated 17.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 87571 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.5% |
| Construction | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 20.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
In ZIP Code 87571, 61.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 28.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 9.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Taos County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 61.2% |
| Spanish | 28.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 9.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87571, an estimated 22.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Taos County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 87571, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 87571 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Taos County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 15 |
| Checking or savings account | 5 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 16 |
| Managing an account | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Closing an account | 1 |
| Problem when making payments | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87571 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 50.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 5.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87571 | 14.45¢/kWh | 12.73¢/kWh | 11.97¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.14¢/kWh | 10.5¢/kWh | 5.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 87571 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.52 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.49 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.65 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.41 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.66 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.88 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |