ZIP code 87553
Where is ZIP code 87553?
Penasco, New Mexico
Taos County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87553 belongs to Penasco, New Mexico in Taos County. 87553 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 1,260 people live in the 87553 area, where the median household income is $48,906. The closest ZIP codes are 87543 (Llano, 3 mi southeast), 87521 (Chamisal, 3.5 mi southwest) and 87576 (Trampas, 4.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 87553 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Penasco |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.1763, -105.7105 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87553
| Population | 1,260 · higher than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 105 · higher than 80% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.1 years · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $48,906 · lower than 64% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,281 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $202,700 · higher than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,013 a month |
| Housing units | 650 |
| Households | 492 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 11.95 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87553. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87553
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 3.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 4.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 87579 | Vadito, NM | 8.3 mi E | Standard |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 8.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 10.4 mi W | Standard |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 10.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos, NM | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 87517 | Carson, NM | 13.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87523 | Cordova, NM | 14.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87582 | Velarde, NM | 14.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87571 | Taos, NM | 16.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87553 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87553
123 MAIN ST
PENASCO NM 87553
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Picuris and Rio Lucio: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87553-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87553?
- 87553 is a Penasco, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87553 in?
- ZIP code 87553 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87553 in?
- 87553 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87553?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87553 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87553?
- About 1,260 people live in ZIP code 87553, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87553?
- The median household income in 87553 is $48,906 a year, lower than 64% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87553?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87553 are 87543 (Llano, 3 miles), 87521 (Chamisal, 3.5 miles), 87576 (Trampas, 4.1 miles) and 87579 (Vadito, 8.3 miles).