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Colfax County, NM
7 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Colfax County, New Mexico.
Population
12,322
Land area
3,758sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Colfax County
Colfax County at a glance
- Colfax County is 81% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,554 a year, 16% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,200 (33% below New Mexico) and median rent is $729 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Raton (6,026), Angel Fire (1,111) and Springer (1,017).
Local data for Colfax County, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,554
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$167,200
Prices -1.4% in a year
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,764), Irish Americans (1,577), German Americans (1,556).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,900
4,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $9,008 per person
PPP loans
$15.9M
281 loans, 2,195 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$59.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Colfax County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
953
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Colfax County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Colfax County, NM?
- Raton is the largest city or town in Colfax County, with about 6,026 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Colfax County?
- Colfax County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 87710, 87714, 87718, 87728, 87729.
- What is the population of Colfax County, NM?
- About 12,322 people live in Colfax County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Colfax County?
- Colfax County borders Taos County, Las Animas County, CO, Mora County, Union County, Costilla County, CO, Harding County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023