87728 ZIP Code — Maxwell, NM

Colfax County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87728 is located in Maxwell, New Mexico, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 117.43 square miles and serves a population of 619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87728

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $40,833. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 87728 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

619

population

117.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87728 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87728

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87728. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maxwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87740 Raton (13.7 mi) 87747 Springer (14.5 mi) 87729 Miami (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	619
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	117.43 sq mi
Water area	2.76 sq mi
Latitude	36.5459
Longitude	-104.6294
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	58.4%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

619

Population

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$40,833

Median household income

$18,744

Per capita income

$85,200

Median home value

$521

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

12.7%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	41.7%
18 and over	361	58.3%
65 and over	96	15.5%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.7%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Two or more races 10.1%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	519	74.7%
Hispanic or Latino	76	10.9%
Two or more races	70	10.1%
Other race	19	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
Median income	$40,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.7%

$50k–$100k 37.6%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,200
Median rent / month	$521
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	22.5%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.3%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Wood	20.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	19	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	45	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	46	22.5%
Households with children under 18	70	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	38.2%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	32.3%
Married	50.0%	41.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	15.7%
Divorced	16.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 33.6%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	37	15.9%
Elementary school	133	57.1%
High school	61	26.2%
College / grad school	2	0.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Public administration 10.1%

Construction 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Retail trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.3%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.3%
Government	31.4%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	32.0%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	22.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	595	96.1%
Spanish	7	1.2%
Other Indo-European	7	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	610	98.5%
Born in same state	605	97.7%
Born in different state	439	70.9%
Foreign born	5	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.5%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	70	11.3%
French	30	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	78.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87728

What city is ZIP code 87728 in?

ZIP code 87728 is primarily assigned to Maxwell, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87728 in?

ZIP code 87728 falls within Colfax County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87728 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 87728 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87728?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87728 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 87728 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87728 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87728 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87728 in?

ZIP code 87728 observes the MST timezone.