ZIP code 87579
Where is ZIP code 87579?
Vadito, New Mexico
Taos County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87579 belongs to Vadito, New Mexico in Taos County. 87579 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 codes 505 and 575. About 1,184 people live in the 87579 area, where the median household income is $66,244. The closest ZIP codes are 87543 (Llano, 6.2 mi west), 87553 (Penasco, 8.3 mi west) and 87521 (Chamisal, 9.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 87579 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Vadito |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Taos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 36.1338, -105.5712 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87579
| Population | 1,184 · higher than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · higher than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.5 years · higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $66,244 · higher than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,966 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $154,400 · lower than 62% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 717 |
| Households | 542 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 127.84 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 6.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 87521 | Chamisal, NM | 9.3 mi W | Standard |
| 87713 | Chacon, NM | 10.4 mi E | Standard |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 10.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87723 | Holman, NM | 12.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 87715 | Cleveland, NM | 12.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos, NM | 14.1 mi N | Standard |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 14.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87527 | Dixon, NM | 16.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87732 | Mora, NM | 17.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 87571 | Taos, NM | 18.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87579
123 MAIN ST
VADITO NM 87579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Angostura, El Rancho Loma Linda, Pine View, Placita and Rodarte and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87579?
- 87579 is a Vadito, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87579 in?
- ZIP code 87579 is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87579 in?
- 87579 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87579 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87579?
- About 1,184 people live in ZIP code 87579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87579?
- The median household income in 87579 is $66,244 a year, higher than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87579 are 87543 (Llano, 6.2 miles), 87553 (Penasco, 8.3 miles), 87521 (Chamisal, 9.3 miles) and 87713 (Chacon, 10.4 miles).