PlainZIP

Cimarron, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87714

Colfax County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,151
1/sq mi
$33,333
Median income
$126,600
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cimarron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87714 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87714 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cimarron, Colfax County, New Mexico, home to just 1,151 residents across 1046.4 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87714 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,333 (44% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $26,779. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Housing costs here run $126,600 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $625 a month; 66.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87714, plus 6 more within Colfax County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 87714

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cimarron, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87714.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 87714, Cimarron, 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

1,151

Population

1046.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87714?

46.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 57.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%

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?

$33,333

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$26,779

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87714 ranks nationally

Cimarron, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$33,333 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

515

Total Housing Units

422

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$126,600

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 87714, employing approximately 296 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,914,000.

21

Businesses

296

Employees

$12.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 23.8%
Retail trade 4 19.1%
Construction 3 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87714 vs 87749 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87749 Ute Park, NM 75 3.7 mi

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Related Areas

Colfax County Cimarron, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87714 in? ▼
ZIP code 87714 (Cimarron) 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 87714? ▼
ZIP code 87714 in Cimarron, NM has a population of 1,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87714? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87714 is $33,333, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87714? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87714 is $126,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87714? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87714 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87714? ▼
ZIP code 87714 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87714? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87714 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87714? ▼
In ZIP code 87714, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 87714? ▼
In ZIP code 87714, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87714? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87714 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.