The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 87552 sells for about $399,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 87552 — Pecos
The housing market in 87552 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural mountain community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, but the market remains sensitive to interest rates and the limited buyer pool. Most data points are sourced from current real estate portals and census records; specific monthly sales counts are low due to the small geographic size.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and those seeking a rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a commute to Santa Fe for major employment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 87552, San Miguel County, NM
Schools in the Pecos area are primarily served by the Pecos Independent School District, which provides local educational services for the village and surrounding rural areas.
The area is located in a high-risk zone for wildfires due to its proximity to the Santa Fe National Forest and Pecos Wilderness.
Economic momentum is largely driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and local government services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. City (Pecos, New Mexico) — New Mexico Property Tax: Property tax is calculated by multiplying the taxable value (one-third of the assessed value) by the local tax rate (mill levy).
Commuting to Santa Fe typically requires a 30-45 minute drive via NM-50 and I-25, as there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
The area is a gateway to the Pecos National Historical Park and the Pecos Wilderness, offering extensive hiking, fishing, and camping opportunities.
The rental market is limited with low turnover, often influenced by seasonal demand for outdoor recreation and proximity to Santa Fe.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, the Pecos National Historical Park, and small-scale local businesses.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-25 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The San Miguel County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market sales and state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are subject to Pecos Independent School District taxes and various county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the significant wildfire risk associated with the surrounding forest land.
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Preserves the ruins of the Pecos Pueblo and Spanish mission.
Extensive trail system for hiking and backpacking.
Popular destination for trout fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.