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 Low-density area
- $55,948
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,603. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,500 (44% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $503; owner occupancy is 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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 87747.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 87747?
49.1
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
3.6%
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?
$55,948
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$32,603
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87747 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Springer, 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)
$55,948 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
817housing units
817
Total Housing Units
624
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,500
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87747, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,624 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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