ZIP Code 87740, NM
Living in 87740
Bikeability6
Walkability22
Commute100
Public Transit6
Affordability96
Public Safety55
Airports13
Hospitals80
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation-995 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate34%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income-$470 (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
16 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$504Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas71%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in 87740
United States45
New Mexico61
Colfax County43
Property Crime in 87740
United States48
New Mexico62
Colfax County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 87740
Inland Flooding77
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 87740, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 87740, NM
Heritage Christian School Inc
28 miles, N
Grace Christian Center
29 miles, N
Holy Trinity Academy
30 miles, N
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
89 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 87740, NM
New Mexico Highlands University
92 miles, SW
Colorado State University-Pueblo
108 miles, N
St John's College
112 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 87740, NM
Miners' Colfax Medical Center
8 miles, N
Mt San Rafael Hospital
30 miles, N
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
64 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 87740, NM
Pueblo Memorial Airport
107 miles, N
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
122 miles, SW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
143 miles, N
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
171 miles, SW