Zip code 87740: Raton, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87740
87740 is a rural zip code in Raton, New Mexico (Colfax County), covering 1,307 sq mi of land. About 7,078 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $52,815 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $153,100, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $746 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; cleaning and personal care; and construction and repair. 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87740 compares
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%116th of 315 in NM
- Housing vacancy19.1%92ndU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%157th of 311 in NM
- Poverty rate22.4%89thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%115th of 311 in NM
- Median age45.788thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4142nd of 314 in NM
- Government workers20.2%85thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%192nd of 308 in NM
- Veterans8.8%83rdU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%120th of 315 in NM
- Healthcare workers11.3%74thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%93rd of 308 in NM
- 72ndU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%130th of 308 in NM
- 68thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477111th of 307 in NM
- Uninsured rate8.9%65thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%144th of 312 in NM
- Diversity index53.257thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.791st of 315 in NM
- Homeownership rate71.1%56thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%229th of 311 in NM
- 36thU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%117th of 236 in NM
- 32ndU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%165th of 309 in NM
- Tech workers1.9%31stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%78th of 308 in NM
- Residents under 1819.9%30thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%164th of 315 in NM
- 22ndU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%146th of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$29,86118thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218161st of 312 in NM
- 15thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%164th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$52,81512thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059140th of 256 in NM
- Population7,07811thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24666th of 315 in NM
- Median home value$153,10010thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100158th of 250 in NM
- Average commute19 min9thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min193rd of 235 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$35,3349thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758159th of 278 in NM
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067126th of 173 in NM
- Broadband access77.5%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%193rd of 311 in NM
- 2ndU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%232nd of 307 in NM
- Population density5/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi203rd of 315 in NM
| Measure | 87740 | Colfax | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 26.4% | 28.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 116th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.1% | 44.1% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 157th of 311 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.4% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 115th of 311 | |
| Median age | 45.7 | 49.1 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 142nd of 314 | |
| Government workers | 20.2% | 19.5% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 192nd of 308 | |
| Veterans | 8.8% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 120th of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 93rd of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.4% | 16% | 10.2% | 10% | 130th of 308 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.458 | 0.461 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 111th of 307 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 144th of 312 | |
| Diversity index | 53.2 | 54.8 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 91st of 315 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.1% | 71.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 229th of 311 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.1% | 46.5% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 117th of 236 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 3.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 165th of 309 | |
| Tech workers | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 78th of 308 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.9% | 17.5% | 21.7% | 22% | 164th of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 25.4% | 31% | 35.7% | 146th of 315 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,861 | $32,110 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 161st of 312 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.5% | 4.3% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 164th of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $52,815 | $53,554 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 140th of 256 | |
| Population | 7,078 | 12,322 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 66th of 315 | |
| Median home value | $153,100 | $167,200 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 158th of 250 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19 min | 19.9 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 193rd of 235 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,334 | $33,923 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 159th of 278 | |
| Median gross rent | $746 | $729 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 126th of 173 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 77.5% | 81.3% | 86.5% | 91% | 193rd of 311 | |
| Work from home | 3% | 12% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 232nd of 307 | |
| Population density | 5/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 203rd of 315 |
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
- White41%
- Black0.4%
- Hispanic55%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,123
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 52.6%
- Married couples
- 32.1%
- Living alone
- 40.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.8%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,862
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Vacant
- 19.1%
- Median year built
- 1962
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (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 | 87740 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,242 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,196 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,217 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $47,923 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,611 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.6%
- Households with broadband
- 77.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 46.8%
- No internet access
- 15.8%
- Without health insurance
- 8.9%
- Limited-English households
- 2.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Raton
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- Center point
- 36.7672° N, 104.3639° W
- Land area
- 1,307 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 87740
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87728 | Maxwell, NM | 17 mi | $35,602 |
| 88414 | Capulin, NM | 19 mi | — |
| 81081 | Trinchera, CO | 24 mi | $39,255 |
| 87747 | Springer, NM | 29 mi | $55,948 |
| 81082 | Trinidad, CO | 29 mi | $58,589 |
| 88422 | Gladstone, NM | 36 mi | $61,346 |
| 81046 | Hoehne, CO | 37 mi | — |
| 81024 | Boncarbo, CO | 37 mi | $31,292 |
| 88418 | Des Moines, NM | 40 mi | $77,813 |
| 87729 | Miami, NM | 41 mi | $26,250 |
| 81091 | Weston, CO | 42 mi | $50,179 |
| 88424 | Grenville, NM | 45 mi | — |
Zip codes like 87740 elsewhere
Questions about 87740
What city is zip code 87740?
87740 is assigned to Raton, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87740 in?
87740 is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87740?
About 7,078 people live in 87740, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87740 in?
87740 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87740?
The median household income in 87740 is $52,815.
What zip codes are near 87740?
The closest zip codes to 87740 are 87728, 88414, 81081, 87747, 81082.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87740, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.