Colfax County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
12,369
population (2021)
-10.0%
pop change since 2010
35007
FIPS code
Colfax County ZIP code map
About Colfax County
Colfax County is located in New Mexico and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,369 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10% from 13,750 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Colfax County is 35007.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,369 |
| 2010 population | 13,750 |
| Change | -10.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35007 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Colfax County
ZIP codes for Colfax County, NM (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87710 | Angel Fire | Colfax | View map |
| 87714 | Cimarron | Colfax | View map |
| 87718 | Eagle Nest | Colfax | View map |
| 87728 | Maxwell | Colfax | View map |
| 87729 | Miami | Colfax | View map |
| 87740 | Raton | Colfax | View map |
| 87747 | Springer | Colfax | View map |
| 87749 | Ute Park | Colfax | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,768
Population
46.1
Median age
$42,961
Median household income
$26,901
Per capita income
$199,500
Median home value
$547
Median monthly rent
75.1%
Home ownership
21.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
5,180
Housing units
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
266
Under 5
210
319
5–9
252
295
10–14
234
323
15–19
255
349
20–24
276
688
25–34
545
666
35–44
528
584
45–54
463
383
55–59
304
559
60–64
443
906
65–74
718
438
75–84
347
233
85+
184
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,917 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 8,851 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,826 | 28.4% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.5%
Hispanic or Latino
17.4%
Two or more races
12.7%
Other race
7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,758 | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,269 | 17.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,660 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 964 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 231 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
10.4%
$15k–$25k
13.0%
$25k–$35k
20.8%
$35k–$50k
17.6%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $42,961 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.0%
$50k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
9.6%
$300k–$500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
$1M+
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,500 |
| Median rent / month | $547 |
| Owner occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter occupied | 24.9% |
| Vacant | 29.5% |
| Single-family detached | 73.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% |
| 3 or more | 36.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.7% |
| Electricity | 6.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.1% |
| Wood | 16.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,865 | 40.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 444 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,166 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,445 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,062 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,182 | 45.0% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 24.3% |
| Married | 48.0% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 20.2% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college, no degree
31.4%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 134 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 788 | 55.6% |
| High school | 426 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 375 | 10.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Retail trade
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Professional & management
8.9%
Other services
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Public administration
5.3%
Construction
5.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.2% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 16.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.0% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
21.2%
Under 18 years
43.8%
18 and over
18.3%
Married-couple families
16.9%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.7% |
| Retirement income | 36.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 833 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 25.7% |
| 65 and over | 54.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.4% |
| Public insurance | 59.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 21.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,292 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 374 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 278 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,490 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,474 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,300 | 59.5% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 278 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 155 | 47.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,167 | 10.8% |
| French | 933 | 8.7% |
| German | 309 | 2.9% |
| Arab | 249 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 224 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 127 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 81.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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