87710 ZIP Code — Angel Fire, NM

Colfax County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87710 is located in Angel Fire, New Mexico, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 144.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87710

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $366,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,153. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 40% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 87710 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,359

population

144.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87710 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87710

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87710. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Angel Fire	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,359
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	144.34 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.3935
Longitude	-105.1775
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,359

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$69,153

Median household income

$36,207

Per capita income

$366,900

Median home value

$1,264

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,610

Housing units

54.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

200

65–74

191

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	16.9%
18 and over	1,130	83.1%
65 and over	501	36.9%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,183	84%
American Indian / Alaska Native	89	6.3%
Two or more races	69	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	50	3.5%
Black or African American	12	0.9%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	1.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$69,153

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 24.7%

$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$366,900
Median rent / month	$1,264
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	79.9%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	29.4%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	61.8%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	14.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	325	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	102	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	88	16.1%
Households with children under 18	96	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	54.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	29.9%
Married	64.0%	59.4%
Separated	2.1%	3.4%
Widowed	0.0%	4.5%
Divorced	14.3%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 7.5%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.7%

Graduate / professional 27.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	54.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	90	31.9%
High school	75	26.6%
College / grad school	117	41.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.6%

Retail trade 15.8%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Professional & management 12.4%

Wholesale trade 7.6%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Construction 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	32.4%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	24.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.4%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	39.5%
Other means	13.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.6

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.6%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	1.3%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,334	98.2%
Spanish	84	6.3%
Other Indo-European	78	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,088	80.1%
Born in same state	1,051	77.3%
Born in different state	187	13.8%
Foreign born	37	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	271	19.9%
Not a US citizen	150	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	216	15.9%
Italian	189	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	83	6.1%
Polish	52	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	97.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87710

What city is ZIP code 87710 in?

ZIP code 87710 is primarily assigned to Angel Fire, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87710 in?

ZIP code 87710 falls within Colfax County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87710 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 87710 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87710 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 87710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87710?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87710?

19% of residents in ZIP code 87710 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87710 in?

ZIP code 87710 observes the MST timezone.