ZIP Code 87740 - Raton New Mexico

87740 Overview

ZIP Code 87740 is located in Raton New Mexico. 87740 is entirely within Colfax County. Regionally, 87740 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.

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ZIP Code 87740 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameRaton
Primary CountyColfax County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)6,928
Area Code(s)575
Current Time
MST

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87740 Demographics

87740 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87740 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87740 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87740 is 4.1%.

Population6,928
Population Growth Rate-4.35%
Population Density5 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,306
Percentage High Income Households0.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$36,530
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$353,600
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 58.17%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 70.89%

87740 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White5,44058.17%
Black490.52%
Hispanic3,74140%
Asian00%
Native American1221.3%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

87740 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White23127.11%
Black91.06%
Hispanic60470.89%
Asian40.47%
Native American40.47%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

87740 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4699.96%
Bachelor Degree61313.02%
High School Diploma1,79338.08%
No High School Diploma1743.7%
GED or Alternate2074.4%
1 or More Years of College76116.16%
Associates Degree3487.39%
Masters Degree2435.16%
Professional Degree901.91%
Doctorate Degree100.21%

87740 Geography

Coordinates36.78852844,-104.45269775
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionAlbuquerque-Santa Fe Area
Time ZoneMountain Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area1500 Square Miles

87740 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion26l - Upper Canadian Plateau

87740 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)15182330394852514434241633
Avg Max Temp (°F)44485360697882797365524562
Avg Precip (In.).48.5.991.222.521.972.793.561.631.19.66.5818.09

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