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 Low-density area
- $33,333
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,779. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,600 (41% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $625; owner occupancy is 66.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Colfax County, so 87714 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 87714?
46.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
6.6%
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?
$33,333
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$26,779
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87714 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Cimarron, 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)
$33,333 11th percentile higher than 11% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
515housing units
515
Total Housing Units
422
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87714, 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 (1,151 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 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.
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