PlainZIP

Miami, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87729

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

126
1/sq mi
$26,250
Median income
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miami pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87729 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miami, Colfax County, New Mexico, home to just 126 residents across 252.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87729 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,250 (56% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $22,217. Local economic indicators show a 70.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 73.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 87729 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 87729, Miami, 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

126

Population

252.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87729?

50.3

Median Age

69.8%

Male

30.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$26,250

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$22,217

Per Capita Income

70.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87729 ranks nationally

Miami, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,250 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 28.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.0%

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

What does housing look like?

47

Total Housing Units

37

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

1949

Median Year Built

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

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87718 standard
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87728 standard
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Related Areas

Colfax County Miami, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87729 in? ▼
ZIP code 87729 (Miami) 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 87729? ▼
ZIP code 87729 in Miami, NM has a population of 126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87729? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87729 is $26,250, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87729? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87729 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87729? ▼
In ZIP code 87729, 28.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.0% 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 87729? ▼
In ZIP code 87729, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87729? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87729 is 70.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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