ZIP code 87579

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 87579 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Vadito, NM. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 87579 ZIP code area.

87579 is the zip code for

Vadito, NM

Total population
890
Housing units
637
Land area
(sq. miles)
123.85
Density
(people per sq. mile)
7.19
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.01

Demographic data for zip code 87579

Gender:

Male
423
Female
467
Median age
Male
49.00
Female
48.40
Gender

Households:

Total households
374
Family households
238
Nonfamily households
136
Average household size
2.28
Average family size
2.87
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
637
Occupied housing units
374
Owner-occupied
316
Renter-occupied
58
Vacant housing units
263
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
39
5 to 9 years
33
10 to 14 years
52
15 to 19 years
62
20 to 24 years
25
25 to 34 years
73
35 to 44 years
105
45 to 54 years
149
55 to 59 years
90
60 to 64 years
65
65 to 74 years
105
75 to 84 years
68
85 years and over
24
Median age
48.80
Age

Race:

White
135
Hispanic or Latino
691
Black or African American
0
Asian
39
American Indian & Alaska Native
6
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
13
Two or More Races
6
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 87579

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
592
Civilian labor force
319
Employed
292
Unemployed
27
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
273
Percent Unemployed
8.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
284
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
172
Carpooled
89
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
9
Walked
4
Other means
0
Worked at home
10
Mean travel time
43.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
292
Management / business / science / arts
69
Service
127
Sales / office
46
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
30
Production / transportation / material moving
20
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
292
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
0
Construction
5
Manufacturing
8
Wholesale trade
0
Retail trade
16
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
22
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
0
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
47
Educational services / health care / social assistance
65
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
91
Public administration
30
Other services
8
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
292
Private wage & salary workers
187
Government workers
103
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
2
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
306
Less than $10,000
93
$10,000 to $14,999
40
$15,000 to $24,999
28
$25,000 to $34,999
29
$35,000 to $49,999
59
$50,000 to $74,999
27
$75,000 to $99,999
27
$100,000 to $149,999
3
$150,000 to $199,999
0
$200,000 or more
0
Median household income
$21,731
Mean household income
$31,375
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
31.8%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public libraries around Vadito, NM

NameAddress
Taos Public Library
402 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
Truchas Community Library60 County Road 75
Truchas, NM 87578

Universities and Colleges around 87579

NameAddressPhone
University of New Mexico-Extended University - Graduate & Upper Division Ce115 Civic Plaza Drive
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 737-6279
Northern New Mexico Community College205 Don Fernando Street
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-9369
Progress Nmhu812 Gusdorf Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-1547
Hardwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux Street
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-9826

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 87579

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Espanola Hospital1010 Spruce Street
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-711180
Holy Cross Hospital
1397 Weimer Road
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-888336
Los Alamos Medical Center3917 West Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-420147
Phs Santa Fe Indian Hospital1700 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-982139
St Vincent Hospital
455 St Michael's Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-3361205

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 87579

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5224 State Road 518
Sipapu, NM 87579
284959

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