87740 ZIP Code
Raton, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 87740 |
| City/Town: | Raton |
| County: | Colfax |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,928 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,030 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,824 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,866 |
| Median Home Value: | $122,800 |
| Land Area: | 1306.7 sq miles
3384.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7671, -104.3639 |
Population Information (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,928 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,454 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,474 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 307 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 413 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 293 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 364 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 350 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 808 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 901 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 684 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 395 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 598 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,108 | 16.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 448 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 259 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $122,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $666 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,866 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,248 | 84.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 618 | 16.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,323 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 925 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,201 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 102 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 413 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,982 | 38.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,383 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 458 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 468 | 9.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 395 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (87740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,030 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,296 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,824 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,032 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,983 | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 49 | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,883 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,122 | 71.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 717 | 24.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 144 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,005 | 72.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 26 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 131 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 66 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 628 | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,072 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,474 | 21.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,627 | 52.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,397 | 20.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,187 | 31.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (87740 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 113 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 233 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 492 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 477 | 14.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 491 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 747 | 23.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 267 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 342 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 34 | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 52 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (87740 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,273 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 273 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 101 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 69 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 81 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (87740 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 94 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 242 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 158 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 24 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 463 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 80 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 157 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 124 | 4.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 754 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 316 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 288 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 232 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,344 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,416 | 49.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,636 | 66.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 392 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (87740 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,023 | 62.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,724 | 53.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,003 | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 261 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 929 | 28.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (87740 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,858 | 73.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 51 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 112 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 79 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 164 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 539 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (87740 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 75 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 285 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 354 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 312 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 555 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 383 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 798 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 318 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 786 | 20.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (87740 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 139 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 427 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 976 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,815 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 430 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 79 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (87740 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,371 | 73.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 146 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 404 | 12.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 267 | 8.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (87740 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 403 | 12.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 967 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 974 | 30.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 904 | 27.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (87740 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 195 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 624 | 26.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 505 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 409 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 347 | 14.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 164 | 7.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 41 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (87740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,104 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $666 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,248 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,138 | 35.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 309 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 822 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 998 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 696 | 21.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,458 | 44.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (87740 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,986 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,184 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,173 | 39.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 7.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 313 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 673 | 22.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (87740 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,190 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 109 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 56 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 455 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 249 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 321 | 27.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,724 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 529 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,736 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,731 | 25.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 44 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 928 | 53.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 759 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (87740 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,657 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,193 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 717 | 60.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 476 | 39.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 356 | 29.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (87740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,782 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 146 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 146 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 146 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 24 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 56 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (87740 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,621 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,447 | 82.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,174 | 17.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 958 | 14.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 82 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 134 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (87740 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,248 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,695 | 83.0% | 89.4% |
Raton, NM87740