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Colfax County
Eagle Nest, NM
87718
87718 ZIP Code — Eagle Nest, NM
Colfax County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87718 is located in
Eagle Nest ,
New Mexico ,
within Colfax County .
It covers approximately 177.04 square miles and serves a population of
440 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87718
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $40,500. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 87718 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
440
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
177.04 sq mi
Water area
0.86 sq mi
Latitude
36.5716
Longitude
-105.2554
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.3%
62.0%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
24.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
12.0%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$40,500
Median household income
$188,800
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 13.4% 18 and over 381 86.6% 65 and over 236 53.6% Median age 67.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 326 59.6% Hispanic or Latino 107 19.6% Other race 83 15.2% Two or more races 29 5.3% Black or African American 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.3%
62.0%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
24.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
12.0%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 17.5% $25k–$35k 24.1% $35k–$50k 20.2% $50k–$75k 10.1% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 14.5% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $40,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $188,800 Median rent / month $896 Owner occupied 84.6% Renter occupied 15.4% Vacant 72.9% Single-family detached 69.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.3% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 13.9% 1990–1999 16.2% 1980–1989 10.1% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 11.0% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 14.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 52.0% 3 bedrooms 34.1% 4 bedrooms 2.3% 5+ bedrooms 6.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 19.7% 2 vehicles 48.7% 3 or more 29.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 4.8% Propane / LP gas 60.1% Wood 35.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 112 49.1% Cohabiting couple 14 6.1% Male householder, no spouse 60 26.3% Female householder, no spouse 42 18.4% Households with children under 18 22 9.6% Households with seniors (65+) 138 60.5% Average household size 1.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 6.0% 23.1% Married 73.1% 60.8% Separated 4.5% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.0% Divorced 16.4% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.6%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 28.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 32.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 21 37.5% High school 17 30.4% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Professional & management
18.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.4%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.3% Service 22.5% Sales & office 12.0% Natural resources & construction 5.6% Production & transportation 22.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.9% Government 5.6% Self-employed 20.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.6% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 20.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.2% Retirement income 56.1% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 7.5% Food stamps / SNAP 10.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.6% High blood pressure 37.0% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.2% Binge drinking 12.5% No physical activity 20.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.5% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 9.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 13.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 36.8% Under 18 7.5% 18–64 years 35.7% 65 and over 44.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.8% Public insurance 79.2% No insurance 2.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 418 95.0% Spanish 30 7.2% Other Indo-European 30 7.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 406 92.3% Born in same state 403 91.6% Born in different state 139 31.6% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 34 7.7% Not a US citizen 4 11.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 120 27.3% Italian 68 15.5% English 50 11.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 13 3% Polish 8 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.8% Internet access 94.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87718
What city is ZIP code 87718 in?
ZIP code 87718 is primarily assigned to Eagle Nest, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87718 in?
ZIP code 87718 falls within Colfax County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87718 have an older population?
54% of residents in ZIP code 87718 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87718 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 87718 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 87718 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 87718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 87718?
The median household income in ZIP code 87718 is $40,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 87718 in?
ZIP code 87718 observes the MST timezone.
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