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Penasco 87553

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$207K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$408K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.246
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$408K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,400 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1986
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.46%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.85%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.62%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.6.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.5.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.183
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

How Penasco 87553 compares

By median home value, Penasco 87553 is the 8th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Taos County, and its typical home is worth more than 36% of all homes in Taos County.

Home values in Penasco 87553

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$153K$940K
ZIP codes in Taos County ranked by median home value
#Taos CountyMedian valueHomes
1Taos Ski Valley 87525$762K261
2Red River 87558$539K134
3Valdez 87580$530K108
4El Prado 87529$529K3,129
5Taos 87571$478K7,086
6Arroyo Hondo 87513$460K202
7Ranchos de Taos 87557$458K3,704
8Penasco 87553$408K246
9Questa 87556$319K554
10Vadito 87579$307K503
11Chamisal 87521$262K244

About the Penasco 87553 market

What is the median home price in Penasco 87553, NM?

The median sale price in Penasco 87553, NM is $207,050 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Penasco 87553, NM each year?

1 homes sold in Penasco 87553, NM over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Penasco 87553, NM?

Penasco 87553, NM contains 246 residential properties, with a median of 1,400 square feet, built around 1986. The median TopHap Estimate is $408K.

How does Penasco 87553, NM compare to the rest of Taos County?

By median home value, Penasco 87553, NM is the 8th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Taos County. Its typical home is worth more than 36% of all homes in Taos County. Ranchos de Taos 87557 ranks just above it and Questa 87556 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Penasco 87553, NM?

62% of homes in Penasco 87553, NM are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Penasco 87553, NM hold?

85% of mortgaged homes in Penasco 87553, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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