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Talpa, NM
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico.
Population
955
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
729
ZIP codes
0
Talpa and its ZIP codes
Talpa at a glance
- Talpa is about 42 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,167 a year, 23% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,300 (56% above New Mexico).
Local data for Talpa, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Talpa, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,167
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$387,300
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
60.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (399), Irish Americans (330), Mexican Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Talpa.
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
How people get to work
Talpa, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.0%
- Carpooled23.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Talpa, 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 Talpa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Talpa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| TaosTown | 3.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Taos PuebloCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 15.6 |
| VaditoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PeñascoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| ChamisalCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| San CristobalCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.5 |
| Angel FireVillage | 19 mi | 28.4 |
| Taos Ski ValleyVillage | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| Eagle NestVillage | 23 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Talpa, NM in?
- Talpa is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Talpa, NM?
- About 955 people live in Talpa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Talpa?
- Nearby places include Ranchos de Taos (1.6 mi), Taos (3.5 mi), Taos Pueblo (8.5 mi), Vadito (11 mi), Picuris Pueblo (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023