ZIP Code 87521 - Chamisal New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 87521 is located in Chamisal New Mexico. Portions of 87521 are also in Peñasco and Trampas. 87521 is entirely within Taos County. Regionally, 87521 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
ZIP Code 87521 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Chamisal |
| Primary County | Taos County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 880 |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 87521 Map
87521 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87521 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87521 is 4.3%.
| Population | 880 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.53% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 392 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $126,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 63.95% |
87521 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 34.01% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 729 | 63.89% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
87521 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 13 | 2.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 45 | 8.21% |
| High School Diploma | 261 | 47.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 4 | 0.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 121 | 22.08% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 8.39% |
| Masters Degree | 56 | 10.22% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
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87521 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 21d - Foothills and Shrublands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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