ZIP Code 87740: Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM uses ZIP code 87740, which falls within Colfax County, New Mexico. Its reference point is at latitude 36.8952 and longitude -104.4349 (36°53'42.7"N 104°26'05.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 87740
87740 is the only ZIP code listed for Raton, NM in our directory.
Across Colfax County there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and New Mexico has 431 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 81074 in Starkville, CO, about 16 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 87740 |
|---|---|
| City | Raton |
| County | Colfax County |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Latitude | 36.8952 |
| Longitude | -104.4349 |
| DMS | 36°53'42.7"N 104°26'05.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 81074 (Starkville, 16 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 87740
Map centered on 36.8952, -104.4349. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 87740
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 87740, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 87740, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Starkville, CO (16 mi north), Cokedale, CO (20 mi northwest) and Trinchera, CO (21 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Starkville, CO – 16 mi north
- Cokedale, CO – 20 mi northwest
- Trinchera, CO – 21 mi northeast
- Segundo, CO – 24 mi northwest
- Ute Park, NM – 24 mi southwest
- Maxwell, NM – 25 mi south
- Capulin, NM – 25 mi east
- Trinidad, CO – 26 mi north
- Boncarbo, CO – 27 mi northwest
- Hoehne, CO – 27 mi north
Schools Near Raton, NM
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 87740 may also use facilities in nearby Starkville, Cokedale and Trinchera.
Shopping and Dining in Raton
For places to eat and shop near Raton, NM, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 87740.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Raton, New Mexico can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 87740.
To research local history, try searching for Colfax County records and archives along with the name Raton.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 87740, Starkville lies about 16 mi to the north, Cokedale lies about 20 mi to the northwest, Trinchera lies about 21 mi to the northeast, Segundo lies about 24 mi to the northwest and Ute Park lies about 24 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 87740
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Raton, New Mexico - Large Letter Postcard (4901575024)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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