ZIP code 87740
Where is ZIP code 87740?
Raton, New Mexico
Colfax County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87740 belongs to Raton, New Mexico in Colfax County. 87740 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 575 and 719. About 7,078 people live in the 87740 area, where the median household income is $52,815. The closest ZIP codes are 81081 (Trinchera, 21.5 mi northeast), 87728 (Maxwell, 25.3 mi south) and 88414 (Capulin, 25.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 87740 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Raton |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Colfax County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 719 |
| Coordinates | 36.8952, -104.4349 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 877 |
Population and income in 87740
| Population | 7,078 · higher than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.7 years · higher than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $52,815 · lower than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,861 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $153,100 · lower than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $746 a month |
| Housing units | 3,862 |
| Households | 3,123 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 1306.68 sq mi (plus 1.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81081 | Trinchera, CO | 21.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 87728 | Maxwell, NM | 25.3 mi S | Standard |
| 88414 | Capulin, NM | 25.4 mi E | Standard |
| 81082 | Trinidad, CO | 26.1 mi N | Standard |
| 81024 | Boncarbo, CO | 26.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 81046 | Hoehne, CO | 26.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 81091 | Weston, CO | 31.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 81027 | Branson, CO | 32.8 mi E | Standard |
| 88419 | Folsom, NM | 32.9 mi E | Standard |
| 88418 | Des Moines, NM | 33.1 mi E | Standard |
| 87747 | Springer, NM | 36.9 mi S | Standard |
| 81020 | Aguilar, CO | 36.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87740
123 MAIN ST
RATON NM 87740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Colfax: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87740?
- 87740 is a Raton, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87740 in?
- ZIP code 87740 is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87740 in?
- 87740 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87740 use area codes 575 and 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87740?
- About 7,078 people live in ZIP code 87740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87740?
- The median household income in 87740 is $52,815 a year, lower than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87740 are 81081 (Trinchera, 21.5 miles), 87728 (Maxwell, 25.3 miles), 88414 (Capulin, 25.4 miles) and 81082 (Trinidad, 26.1 miles).