PlainZIP

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
$58,462
Median income
$310,700
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $23,702. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.4%. The typical home here is valued at $310,700 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $894 monthly, and 87.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87718, 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 →

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

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Who lives in ZIP 87718?

49.1

Median Age

39.3%

Male

60.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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

$23,702

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87718 ranks nationally

Eagle Nest, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,462 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

909

Total Housing Units

216

Occupied Units

693

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$310,700

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Colfax County Eagle Nest, NM New Mexico

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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