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ZIP Code 87728

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

417
1/sq mi
$35,602
Median income
$86,700
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87728 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87728 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 347.5 square miles in Maxwell, Colfax County, New Mexico. The area is home to 417 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87728 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87728 sits at $35,602 (40% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $18,678. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $86,700 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $609 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87728 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87728 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87728, Maxwell, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

417

Population

347.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87728?

33.3

Median Age

40.6%

Male

59.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%

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?

$35,602

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$18,678

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87728 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,602 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

228

Total Housing Units

175

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$86,700

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$609

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 87728, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $801,000.

7

Businesses

26

Employees

$801K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87728 in?
ZIP code 87728 (Maxwell) 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 87728?
ZIP code 87728 in Maxwell, NM has a population of 417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87728?
The median household income in ZIP 87728 is $35,602, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87728?
The median home value in ZIP 87728 is $86,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87728 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87728?
ZIP code 87728 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87728?
In ZIP code 87728, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 87728?
In ZIP code 87728, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87728 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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