| ZIP Code | 88021 |
|---|---|
| City | Anthony |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 3,791 ft |
| Latitude | 31.987939 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.80368 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.00 |
| Below Poverty | 29.4% ▲ 194% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 62% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 263 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,148 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 822 (12%) |
| Associates | 1,129 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 949 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,521 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,345 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,400 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $605/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,742 |
| Vacant Units | 375 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,742 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 375 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
ZIP code 88021 is located in Anthony, New Mexico, within Doña Ana County. With a population of 16,102, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 88021 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,345 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88021 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $605 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 88021 is primarily Hispanic (94.16%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 29.4%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88021 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 88021 in Anthony, NM is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,102 residents, a median household income of $49,345, and a median home value of $151,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.