County ProfileNM
Colfax County
Population: 12,387 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
12,387
People
Median age
49.1
Housing
Total households
5,368
Income
Median household income
$53,554
Housing
Total housing units
9,607
Employment
Employment rate
46.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.9%
County details
Local time 23:52:26(MT)| Name | Colfax |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 36.6129638, -104.6401105 |
| Land area | 3,758 sq miles(9,733.1 km²) |
Map of Colfax county, New Mexico with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Colfax County
Compare the largest cities in Colfax County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raton | 6,041 | $52,641 | 1ZIPs |
| Angel Fire | 1,192 | $107,554 | 1ZIPs |
| Springer | 931 | $50,345 | 1ZIPs |
| Cimarron | 792 | $41,324 | 1ZIPs |
| Eagle Nest | 315 | $57,692 | 1ZIPs |
| Maxwell | 224 | $31,667 | 1ZIPs |
| Miami | 78 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ute Park | 63 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Colfax County
Review the most populated postal areas across Colfax County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS