Talpa
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico

Talpa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taos County, New Mexico, with 960 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Ranchos de Taos, 1.5 miles N.
- 960residents (2020 Census)
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 732 / sq mipopulation density
- 87557ZIP code
About Talpa
Talpa is a settlement in Taos County, New Mexico, located 6 miles (10 kilometers) south of the town of Taos along New Mexico Highway 518. As of the 2020 census, Talpa had a population of 960.
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Living in Talpa
- Median household income
- $49,167
- Median home value
- $387,300
- Median age
- 39.7
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Talpa had 960 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 960 |
|---|---|
| Density | 732 per sq mi (283 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Talpa at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 960 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.31 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Coordinates | 36.3407° N, 105.5932° W |
| ZIP code | 87557 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3576130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Talpa
- Ranchos de Taos1.5 mi N
- Taos3.3 mi N
- Taos Pueblo8.8 mi N
- Vadito11.2 mi SW
- Picuris Pueblo12.1 mi SW
- Rio Lucio12.5 mi SW
- Arroyo Seco12.5 mi N
- Peñasco13.0 mi SW
- Arroyo Hondo14.0 mi N
- Chamisal14.4 mi SW
- Ojo Sarco18.3 mi SW
- San Cristobal18.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Talpa
What county is Talpa in?
Talpa is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Talpa, NM?
960 people lived in Talpa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Talpa, NM?
The ZIP code of Talpa is 87557.
What towns are near Talpa?
Ranchos de Taos (1.5 mi), Taos (3.3 mi), Taos Pueblo (8.8 mi), Vadito (11.2 mi), Picuris Pueblo (12.1 mi).
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