Eagle Nest, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87718
Colfax County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 467
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,462
- Median income Below-median income area
- $310,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eagle Nest pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87718 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87718 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eagle Nest, Colfax County, New Mexico, home to just 467 residents across 245.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87718 reports a modest median household income of $58,462 (1% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,702. Unemployment is 13.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $310,700 (44% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $894.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Colfax County, so 87718 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 →
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 87718, Eagle Nest, 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
467
Population
245.8
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87718?
49.1
Median Age
39.3%
Male
60.7%
Female
1.1%
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?
$58,462
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$23,702
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87718 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Eagle Nest, 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)
$58,462 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
909housing units
909
Total Housing Units
216
Occupied Units
693
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$310,700
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 87718, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,213,000.
13
Businesses
35
Employees
$1.2M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 38.5% |
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 87718 vs 87558 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87558 | Red River, NM | 606 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87718, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 87718 in?
ZIP code 87718 (Eagle Nest) 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 87718?
ZIP code 87718 in Eagle Nest, NM has a population of 467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87718?
The median household income in ZIP 87718 is $58,462, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87718?
The median home value in ZIP 87718 is $310,700, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87718 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87718?
ZIP code 87718 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87718?
In ZIP code 87718, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 87718?
In ZIP code 87718, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87718 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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