Zip code 87714: Cimarron, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87714
87714 is a rural zip code in Cimarron, New Mexico (Colfax County), covering 314 sq mi of land. About 784 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 46.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $33,333 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $126,600, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $625 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87714 compares
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%66th of 315 in NM
- Government workers23.7%93rdU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%149th of 308 in NM
- Housing vacancy18.1%91stU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%164th of 311 in NM
- Median age46.289thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4137th of 314 in NM
- Veterans8%77thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%132nd of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate10.3%72ndU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%122nd of 312 in NM
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%113th of 309 in NM
- 57thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.793rd of 315 in NM
- Homeownership rate66.8%45thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%250th of 311 in NM
- 37thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%112th of 315 in NM
- 37thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%96th of 315 in NM
- 31stU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%126th of 236 in NM
- Poverty rate6.8%24thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%249th of 311 in NM
- 13thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%173rd of 308 in NM
- Per capita income$26,77911thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218195th of 312 in NM
- Tech workers0.6%7thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%132nd of 308 in NM
- Median home value$126,6006thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100176th of 250 in NM
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%165th of 311 in NM
- 5thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477234th of 307 in NM
- Residents under 1812.2%4thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%226th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$33,3332ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059229th of 256 in NM
- Population7841stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246200th of 315 in NM
- Population density3/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi245th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067148th of 173 in NM
- Average commute13.3 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min218th of 235 in NM
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%263rd of 307 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$24,5431stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758247th of 278 in NM
- 1stU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%237th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87714 | Colfax | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 37% | 28.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 66th of 315 | |
| Government workers | 23.7% | 19.5% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 149th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 18.1% | 44.1% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 164th of 311 | |
| Median age | 46.2 | 49.1 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 137th of 314 | |
| Veterans | 8% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 132nd of 315 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 122nd of 312 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 3.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 113th of 309 | |
| Diversity index | 53 | 54.8 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 93rd of 315 | |
| Homeownership rate | 66.8% | 71.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 250th of 311 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 25.4% | 31% | 35.7% | 112th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.6% | 4.3% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 96th of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.6% | 46.5% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 126th of 236 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.8% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 249th of 311 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.8% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 173rd of 308 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,779 | $32,110 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 195th of 312 | |
| Tech workers | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 132nd of 308 | |
| Median home value | $126,600 | $167,200 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 176th of 250 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81% | 81.3% | 86.5% | 91% | 165th of 311 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.366 | 0.461 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 234th of 307 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.2% | 17.5% | 21.7% | 22% | 226th of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $33,333 | $53,554 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 229th of 256 | |
| Population | 784 | 12,322 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 200th of 315 | |
| Population density | 3/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 245th of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $625 | $729 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 148th of 173 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 13.3 min | 19.9 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 218th of 235 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 12% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 263rd of 307 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $24,543 | $33,923 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 247th of 278 | |
| Self-employed workers | 2.2% | 16% | 10.2% | 10% | 237th of 308 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White46%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic51%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial0.6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 422
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 59%
- Married couples
- 35.8%
- Living alone
- 40.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 515
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Vacant
- 18.1%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87714 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $33,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,875 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $23,244 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,518 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,625 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.1%
- Households with broadband
- 81%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 46.4%
- No internet access
- 14.9%
- Without health insurance
- 10.3%
- Limited-English households
- 2.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Cimarron
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- Center point
- 36.4643° N, 105.0589° W
- Land area
- 314 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 87714
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87749 | Ute Park, NM | 8.7 mi | — |
| 87710 | Angel Fire, NM | 11 mi | $83,125 |
| 87718 | Eagle Nest, NM | 14 mi | $58,462 |
| 87729 | Miami, NM | 17 mi | $26,250 |
| 87734 | Ocate, NM | 21 mi | $123,500 |
| 87571 | Taos, NM | 22 mi | $57,575 |
| 87722 | Guadalupita, NM | 25 mi | $53,687 |
| 87525 | Taos Ski Valley, NM | 26 mi | $76,875 |
| 87713 | Chacon, NM | 26 mi | $115,085 |
| 87558 | Red River, NM | 26 mi | $49,435 |
| 87728 | Maxwell, NM | 28 mi | $35,602 |
| 87735 | Ojo Feliz, NM | 29 mi | — |
Questions about 87714
What city is zip code 87714?
87714 is assigned to Cimarron, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87714 in?
87714 is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87714?
About 784 people live in 87714, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87714 in?
87714 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87714?
The median household income in 87714 is $33,333.
What zip codes are near 87714?
The closest zip codes to 87714 are 87749, 87710, 87718, 87729, 87734.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87714, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.