Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,594 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 1,236 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 1,424 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 982 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,053 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,458 ▼ 29% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,572 ▼ 34% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $746/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,534 |
| Vacant Units | 4,160 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Colfax County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,160 residents. With a median age of 48.54, it is a mature county.
Colfax County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,458 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Colfax County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $184,572 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $746. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Colfax County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.7%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Colfax County, NM is a working-class area in New Mexico. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87710 | Angel Fire | 1,472 | $75,224 | $436,200 | $1,120 | 1.4% | 68.1% |
| 87714 | Cimarron | 811 | $36,964 | $143,500 | $659 | 6.6% | 36.4% |
| 87718 | Eagle Nest | 318 | $46,313 | $170,700 | $950 | 31.2% | 25.9% |
| 87728 | Maxwell | 464 | $37,125 | $85,000 | $575 | 0.0% | 16.8% |
| 87729 | Miami | 99 | $30,500 | $586,500 | — | 0.0% | 35.4% |
| 87740 | Raton | 7,055 | $52,856 | $157,000 | $734 | 2.8% | 33.0% |
| 87747 | Springer | 1,941 | $58,542 | $116,700 | $552 | 3.7% | 30.1% |