PlainZIP

Springer, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87747

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

1,624
1/sq mi
$55,948
Median income
$119,500
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87747 covers 1804.4 square miles in Springer, Colfax County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,624 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87747 reports a modest median household income of $55,948 (6% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,603. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Median home value sits at $119,500 (44% below the state average), median rent at $503 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 87747's numbers context; they should not be read 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 87747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springer, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87747.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 87747, Springer, 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

1,624

Population

1804.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87747?

49.1

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 48.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%

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?

$55,948

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$32,603

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87747 ranks nationally

Springer, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,948 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

817

Total Housing Units

624

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$119,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$503

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 87747, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,754,000.

37

Businesses

159

Employees

$7.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 27.0%
Construction 5 13.5%
Utilities 4 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.8%
Finance and insurance 3 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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

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Related Areas

Colfax County Springer, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87747 in? ▼
ZIP code 87747 (Springer) 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 87747? ▼
ZIP code 87747 in Springer, NM has a population of 1,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87747 is $55,948, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87747 is $119,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87747 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87747? ▼
ZIP code 87747 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87747? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87747 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (5), Utilities (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87747? ▼
In ZIP code 87747, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 87747? ▼
In ZIP code 87747, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87747 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.