| ZIP Code | 88042 |
|---|---|
| City | Hillsboro |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 5,642 ft |
| Latitude | 32.811929 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.565713 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.1 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.62 |
| Below Poverty | 54.6% ▲ 446% above avg |
| College Grads | 9.6% ▼ 75% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 107 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 110 (36.5%) |
| Associates | 55 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (4.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15 (5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $15,385 ▼ 80% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,300 ▼ 31% below avg ↓ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 12.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 319 |
| Vacant Units | 89 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 319 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 89 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.62 |
ZIP code 88042 is located in Hillsboro, New Mexico, within Sierra County. With a population of 372, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.1 years. Economically, 88042 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $15,385 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88042 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $193,300 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 88042 is primarily White (73.92%). Residents are less-educated — 9.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 54.6%.
A notably high share of workers — 38% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area.
Overall, ZIP code 88042 in Hillsboro, NM is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 372 residents, a median household income of $15,385, and a median home value of $193,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.