| ZIP Code | 88028 |
|---|---|
| City | Cliff |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Grant County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,494 ft |
| Latitude | 32.966912 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.670549 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35017 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 64.4 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 109 (49.5%) |
| Some College | 20 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 6 (2.7%) |
| Bachelors | 31 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 48 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $34,167 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,400 ▼ 29% below avg ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 201 |
| Vacant Units | 77 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 201 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 77 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
ZIP code 88028 is located in Cliff, New Mexico, within Grant County. With a population of 247, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.4 years. Economically, 88028 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $34,167 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88028 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,400 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 88028 is primarily White (80.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 5% 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 88028 in Cliff, NM is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 247 residents, a median household income of $34,167, and a median home value of $198,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.