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Peñasco, NM

Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87553.

Population

546

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

449

ZIP codes

1

Peñasco and its ZIP codes

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Peñasco at a glance

  • Peñasco is about 26 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $45,833 a year, 28% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,300 (8% below New Mexico) and median rent is $963 a month.

Local data for Peñasco, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Peñasco, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$45,833

Poverty rate

18.9%

Median home value

$229,300

Median rent

$963/mo

Homeownership

71.6%

Bachelor's or higher

16.4%

Median age

43.8

Average commute

35.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (40), Irish Americans (26), Italian Americans (9).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Peñasco.

Details

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

Taos County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Peñasco, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone53.1%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked21.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.8%

Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Peñasco, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Peñasco, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.7%

U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts

Diabetes

17.4%

U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.6%

U.S. 11.1% +10.5 pts

ZIP codes in Peñasco

1 in or overlapping Peñasco. Population shown

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Cities near Peñasco

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VaditoCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.9
Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.5
Rio LucioCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.1
ChamisalCensus-designated place3 mi1.6
Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place6.4 mi3.4
DixonCensus-designated place10 mi11.5
TruchasCensus-designated place11 mi6.9
TalpaCensus-designated place13 mi1.3
CordovaCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place14 mi3.5
VelardeCensus-designated place15 mi2.6
TaosTown16 mi6.1
CanovaCensus-designated place17 mi0.8
Rio ChiquitoCensus-designated place17 mi1.1
ChimayoCensus-designated place18 mi7.7
LydenCensus-designated place18 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Peñasco, NM in?
Peñasco is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What ZIP codes are in Peñasco, NM?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Peñasco include 87553.
What is the population of Peñasco, NM?
About 546 people live in Peñasco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Peñasco?
Nearby places include Vadito (1.7 mi), Picuris Pueblo (2.2 mi), Rio Lucio (2.4 mi), Chamisal (3 mi), Ojo Sarco (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023