ZIP Code 87556 - Questa New Mexico

87556 Overview

ZIP Code 87556 is located in Questa New Mexico. 87556 is entirely within Taos County. Regionally, 87556 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.

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ZIP Code 87556 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameQuesta
Primary CountyTaos County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,445
Area Code(s)575
Current Time
MST

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87556 Demographics

87556 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87556 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87556 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87556 is 4.1%.

Population2,445
Population Growth Rate7.48%
Population Density12 People per Square Mile
Total Households936
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$54,183
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$149,630
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 51.92%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 78.01%

87556 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,65351.92%
Black30.06%
Hispanic2,42947.53%
Asian170.33%
Native American80.16%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

87556 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6419.39%
Black00%
Hispanic25978.48%
Asian00%
Native American61.82%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.3%

87556 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College745.17%
Bachelor Degree26018.18%
High School Diploma40528.32%
No High School Diploma60.42%
GED or Alternate835.8%
1 or More Years of College38226.71%
Associates Degree1389.65%
Masters Degree674.69%
Professional Degree151.05%
Doctorate Degree00%

87556 Geography

Coordinates36.73646164,-105.48037720
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionAlbuquerque-Santa Fe Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaTaos, NM
Time ZoneMountain Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area205 Square Miles

87556 Schools

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87556 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion22f - Taos Plateau

87556 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)712192533404645392817927
Avg Max Temp (°F)36404856657579767160463758
Avg Precip (In.).64.55.95.861.19.921.562.11.411.14.98.6612.95

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