87747 ZIP Code — Springer, NM

Colfax County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87747 is located in Springer, New Mexico, within Colfax County. It covers approximately 708.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87747

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,813. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% 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 management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 87747 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,682

population

708.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springer	Acceptable
Springer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87728 Maxwell (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,682
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	708.56 sq mi
Water area	1.94 sq mi
Latitude	36.4080
Longitude	-104.4336
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	49.8%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,682

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$52,813

Median household income

$30,325

Per capita income

$108,500

Median home value

$568

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

796

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

127

45–54

116

55–59

129

60–64

117

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	9.5%
18 and over	1,523	90.5%
65 and over	439	26.1%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.3%

Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

Two or more races 18.4%

Other race 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,080	51.3%
Hispanic or Latino	422	20.1%
Two or more races	387	18.4%
Other race	125	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	73	3.5%
Black or African American	17	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	62.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	12.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$52,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,500
Median rent / month	$568
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.3%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	290	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	109	16.6%
Male householder, no spouse	89	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	169	25.7%
Households with children under 18	117	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	313	47.6%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	25.4%
Married	41.1%	42.8%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	18.4%
Divorced	17.2%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	76	49.7%
High school	33	21.6%
College / grad school	38	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.3%

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Public administration 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 3.2%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 57.9%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 51.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	38.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	69.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,617	96.1%
Spanish	113	7.0%
Other Indo-European	99	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,608	95.6%
Born in same state	1,600	95.1%
Born in different state	982	58.4%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	74	4.4%
Not a US citizen	42	56.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	170	10.1%
Italian	168	10%
English	66	3.9%
Arab	51	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	1.2%
Polish	21	1.2%
Dutch	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87747

What city is ZIP code 87747 in?

ZIP code 87747 is primarily assigned to Springer, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87747 in?

ZIP code 87747 falls within Colfax County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87747 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 87747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87747 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 87747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87747?

20% of residents in ZIP code 87747 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87747?

The median home value in ZIP code 87747 is $108,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 87747 in?

ZIP code 87747 observes the MST timezone.