87740 ZIP Code — Raton, NM

Colfax County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87740 is located in Raton, New Mexico, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 1,306.68 square miles and serves a population of 6,928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87740

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $42,030. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 87740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,928

population

1,306.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Raton	Acceptable
Raton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87728 Maxwell (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,928
Population density	6,928 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1,306.68 sq mi
Water area	1.19 sq mi
Latitude	36.7380
Longitude	-104.5714
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	67.6%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,928

Population

6,928

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$42,030

Median household income

$26,885

Per capita income

$122,800

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,941

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

154

206

5–9

207

146

10–14

147

181

15–19

183

174

20–24

176

403

25–34

405

449

35–44

452

341

45–54

343

197

55–59

198

298

60–64

300

552

65–74

556

223

75–84

225

129

85+

130

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,204	17.4%
18 and over	5,724	82.6%
65 and over	1,815	26.2%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.6%

Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

Two or more races 12.8%

Other race 7.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,005	59.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,474	17.5%
Two or more races	1,072	12.8%
Other race	628	7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	131	1.6%
Asian	66	0.8%
Black or African American	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.6%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$42,030

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,800
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	20.6%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.0%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	8.2%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,138	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	290	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	822	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	998	30.7%
Households with children under 18	696	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,458	44.9%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	23.0%
Married	39.3%	36.5%
Separated	3.0%	2.4%
Widowed	7.6%	18.9%
Divorced	10.5%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	109	9.2%
Kindergarten	56	4.7%
Elementary school	455	38.2%
High school	249	20.9%
College / grad school	321	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Retail trade 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Other services 9.7%

Construction 8.1%

Public administration 7.8%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Professional & management 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	29.0%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 24.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	529	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	68.8%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,621	95.6%
Spanish	209	3.2%
Other Indo-European	127	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	82	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,782	97.9%
Born in same state	6,782	97.9%
Born in different state	4,037	58.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	146	2.1%
Not a US citizen	92	63.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	768	11.1%
French	558	8.1%
German	279	4%
Arab	135	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	100	1.4%
Polish	87	1.3%
Dutch	22	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87740

What city is ZIP code 87740 in?

ZIP code 87740 is primarily assigned to Raton, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87740 in?

ZIP code 87740 falls within Colfax County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87740 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 87740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87740 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 87740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87740?

20% of residents in ZIP code 87740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87740?

The median home value in ZIP code 87740 is $122,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 87740 in?

ZIP code 87740 observes the MST timezone.