87729 ZIP Code — Miami, NM

Colfax County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87729 is located in Miami, New Mexico, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 87.60 square miles and serves a population of 86 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

population

87.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Miami	Acceptable
Miami	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87728 Maxwell (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	86
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	87.60 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	36.2956
Longitude	-104.7730
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	91.8%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$27,361

Median household income

$18,706

Per capita income

$541,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

54.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	10.5%
18 and over	77	89.5%
65 and over	24	27.9%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

Other race 13.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	69	67%
Hispanic or Latino	17	16.5%
Other race	14	13.6%
Two or more races	3	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.8%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 31.1%

$25k–$35k 28.9%

$35k–$50k 33.3%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	31.1%
$25k–$35k	28.9%
$35k–$50k	33.3%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
Median income	$27,361

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 31.1%

$500k–$1M 20.0%

$1M+ 33.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$541,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	35.7%
1939 or earlier	42.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	16.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	6.7%
3 or more	62.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	84.4%
Wood	15.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	12	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	19	42.2%
Female householder, no spouse	14	31.1%
Households with children under 18	9	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	46.7%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	0.0%
Married	25.5%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	53.8%
Divorced	37.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 31.0%

HS graduate 5.2%

Some college, no degree 37.9%

Associate's degree 25.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 48.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.0%

Professional & management 24.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	48.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.5%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	51.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 54.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 49.4%

Married-couple families 75.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	54.7%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	86	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	86	100.0%
Born in same state	86	100.0%
Born in different state	64	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	22.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.3%
Internet access	60.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87729

What city is ZIP code 87729 in?

ZIP code 87729 is primarily assigned to Miami, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87729 in?

ZIP code 87729 falls within Colfax County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87729?

55% of residents in ZIP code 87729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87729 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 87729 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87729 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 87729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87729?

The median household income in ZIP code 87729 is $27,361, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87729 in?

ZIP code 87729 observes the MST timezone.