Angel Fire, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87710
Colfax County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,768
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $569,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Angel Fire pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87710 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87710 covers 401.8 square miles in Angel Fire, Colfax County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,768 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87710 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,125 (40% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,027. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $569,200 (165% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,148.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 87710.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87710
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Angel Fire, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87710.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87710, Angel Fire, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,768
Population
401.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87710?
61.6
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
14.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,125
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$51,027
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87710 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Angel Fire, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,125 Top 16% higher than 84% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,950housing units
2,950
Total Housing Units
727
Occupied Units
2,223
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$569,200
Median Home Value
+165% vs state ZIP avg
$1,148
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+33.9%
YoY Change (2022)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87710 have increased 33.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +3.7% | 161 |
| 2019 | +5.0% | 169 |
| 2020 | +9.4% | 185 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 212 |
| 2022 | +33.9% | 284 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 87710, employing approximately 993 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,478,000.
110
Businesses
993
Employees
$31.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 12.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87710, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,768 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87710 in?
ZIP code 87710 (Angel Fire) is located in Colfax County, New Mexico. Colfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colfax-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87710?
ZIP code 87710 in Angel Fire, NM has a population of 1,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87710?
The median household income in ZIP 87710 is $83,125, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87710?
The median home value in ZIP 87710 is $569,200, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87710?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87710 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87710?
ZIP code 87710 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87710?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87710 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87710?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87710 increased by 33.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87710?
In ZIP code 87710, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87710?
In ZIP code 87710, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87710?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87710 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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