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Arroyo Seco, NM
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87514.
Population
2,112
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
309
ZIP codes
1
Arroyo Seco and its ZIP codes
Arroyo Seco at a glance
- Arroyo Seco is about 18 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 90th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $62,348, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $603,500 (about 2.4 times the New Mexico figure) and median rent is $1,634 a month.
Local data for Arroyo Seco, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arroyo Seco, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,348
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$603,500
Median rent
$1,634/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
49.7%
Median age
60.1
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (261), Scottish Americans (192), Mexican Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Arroyo Seco.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,611
10,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $9,039 per person
PPP loans
$654K
44 loans, 117 jobs reported
How people get to work
Arroyo Seco, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arroyo Seco, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
96
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arroyo Seco, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Arroyo Seco
1 in or overlapping Arroyo Seco. Population shown
Cities near Arroyo Seco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taos PuebloCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 15.6 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| San CristobalCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.9 |
| TaosTown | 8.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Taos Ski ValleyVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| QuestaVillage | 14 mi | 7.1 |
| Red RiverTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Eagle NestVillage | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| Angel FireVillage | 20 mi | 28.4 |
| VaditoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| PeñascoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| ChamisalCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arroyo Seco, NM in?
- Arroyo Seco is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Arroyo Seco, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arroyo Seco include 87514.
- What is the population of Arroyo Seco, NM?
- About 2,112 people live in Arroyo Seco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arroyo Seco?
- Nearby places include Taos Pueblo (3.9 mi), Arroyo Hondo (4.1 mi), San Cristobal (6.5 mi), Taos (8.8 mi), Taos Ski Valley (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023