Zip Code 87517 — Carson, NM
87517 is a ZIP Code associated with Carson, NM, located within Taos. The postal region supports an estimated population of 388 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 1.9 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 87517 |
| Primary City | Carson |
| State / Province | NM |
| County | Taos |
| Total Population | 388 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 1.9 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
How 87517 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 87517 | Taos County | NM State Average |
|---|
| Population | 388 | 32,842 | 2,118,558 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 1.9 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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