US ZIP Code
88051

Mule Creek, NM

Grant County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 320 Population ↑ 183% since 2019
🎂 28.7 Median Age ↓ 56% since 2019
🏠 $168,600 Median Home Value
▼ 40% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019
🎓 25.6% College Grads
▼ 34% below avg
📊 8.0% Unemployment
▲ 64% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code88051
CityMule Creek
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyGrant County
Area Code575
Elevation5,845 ft
Latitude32.999584
Longitude-108.919849
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35017
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 63.8% (204) Female 36.3% (116) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
37%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
41%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.7 yrs ↓ 56% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.77
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
HS Graduate43 (22.1%)
Some College20 (10.3%)
Associates82 (42.1%)
Bachelors42 (21.5%)
Graduate Degree8 (4.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 42.1%Bachelors: 21.5%Graduate: 4.1%Edu
HS Grad22.1%
Some College10.3%
Associates42.1%
Bachelors21.5%
Graduate4.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
80%
$200k–300k
20%

Financials

Median Home Value$168,600 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019
Total Units104
Vacant Units25
Avg HH Size3.77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–50k
11%
$75k–100k
44%
$150k–200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units104
Vacant25
Owner Occupied65.8%
Renter Occupied34.2%
Avg HH Size3.77
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 88051 is in Mule Creek, NM, in Grant County.
ZIP code 88051 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 88051 is in Grant County, NM.
ZIP 88051 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 88051 is 320 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 88051 is $168,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 88051

ZIP code 88051 is located in Mule Creek, New Mexico, within Grant County. With a population of 320, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.7 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 88051 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,600 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.

The population of 88051 is primarily White (96.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.4%.

The unemployment rate in 88051 stands at 8.0%, which is significantly above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 88051 in Mule Creek, NM is characterized as moderately educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.