| ZIP Code | 88022 |
|---|---|
| City | Arenas Valley |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Grant County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 6,198 ft |
| Latitude | 32.80274 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.188137 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 187 (25.7%) |
| Some College | 61 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 101 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 112 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 254 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,417 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,200 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 495 |
| Vacant Units | 176 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 495 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 176 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 88022 is located in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, within Grant County. With a population of 872, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51 years. Economically, 88022 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,417 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88022 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 88022 is majority Hispanic (65.60%). Residents are well-educated — 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 56% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 37% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 88022 in Arenas Valley, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 872 residents, a median household income of $70,417, and a median home value of $169,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.