What city is ZIP code 87740?

ZIP code 87740 is in Raton, NM (Colfax County).

What county is ZIP code 87740 in?

ZIP code 87740 is mostly in Colfax County, New Mexico.

How many people live in ZIP code 87740?

About 7,078 people live in the 87740 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 87740

Raton, NM, Colfax County

Population

7,078

Land area

1,306.7sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Raton

ZIP 87740 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 87740 at a glance

ZIP 87740 (Raton) is 69% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
The median household income is $52,815, 18% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,100 (38% below New Mexico) and median rent is $746 a month.

Local data for ZIP 87740

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 87740, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,815

Poverty rate

22.4%

Median home value

$153,100

Prices -1.0% in a year

Median rent

$746/mo

Homeownership

71.1%

Bachelor's or higher

20.6%

Median age

45.7

Average commute

19.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

183

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,745

$67.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$9.5M

124 loans

Campaign donations

$13.3K

24% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 87740, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

953

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 14°F

13.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 87740, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.0%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

16.5%

U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

17.3%

U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 87740?: ZIP code 87740 is in Raton, NM (Colfax County).
What county is ZIP code 87740 in?: ZIP code 87740 is mostly in Colfax County, New Mexico.
How many people live in ZIP code 87740?: About 7,078 people live in the 87740 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.