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ZIP Code 87579
Vadito, NM, Taos County
Population
1,184
Land area
127.8sq mi
People per sq mi
9
City
Vadito
ZIP 87579 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 87579 at a glance
- ZIP 87579 (Vadito) is 47% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,244, 3% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 (38% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
ZIP 87579, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,244
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$154,400
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
59.5
Average commute
61.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
6
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
101
$1.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$494K
4 loans
Campaign donations
$120
100% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 87579, 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
76° / 18°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 87579, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 87579?
- ZIP code 87579 is in Vadito, NM (Taos County).
- What county is ZIP code 87579 in?
- ZIP code 87579 is mostly in Taos County, New Mexico.
- How many people live in ZIP code 87579?
- About 1,184 people live in the 87579 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.