ZIP code 87728: Maxwell, NM
87728 is a ZIP code in Maxwell, New Mexico, mainly in Colfax County. About 414 people live here.
- Population
- 414
- Median household income
- $35,602
- Typical home value
- $86,700ACS median value
- Median rent
- $609gross, per month
- Median age
- 33.3
- Homeowners
- 75.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 87728 details
| City | Maxwell |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax County |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 117.4 sq mi, plus 2.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 4 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.60378, -104.59463 |
Median rent in 87728 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $613/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $644/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 87728
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87740 | Raton, NM | 17.1 mi | 7,078 |
| 87747 | Springer, NM | 19.3 mi | 1,723 |
| 87729 | Miami, NM | 24.2 mi | 96 |
| 87714 | Cimarron, NM | 27.5 mi | 784 |
| 87749 | Ute Park, NM | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| 88414 | Capulin, NM | 33.8 mi | 137 |
| 87718 | Eagle Nest, NM | 35.8 mi | 542 |
| 88422 | Gladstone, NM | 38.0 mi | 117 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87728?
A typical home in ZIP code 87728 is worth about $86,700 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $35,602 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $86,700 homeWhat can a $35,602 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 87728
What city is ZIP code 87728?
ZIP code 87728 is in Maxwell, NM, in Colfax County.
What county is ZIP code 87728 in?
87728 is mainly in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87728?
About 414 people live in ZIP code 87728, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87728 in?
87728 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.