US ZIP Code
88053

Pinos Altos, NM

Grant County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 149 Population ↓ 28% since 2019
🎂 55.6 Median Age ↑ 70% since 2019
🎓 55.3% College Grads
▲ 43% above avg
📊 45.0% Unemployment
▲ 820% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code88053
CityPinos Altos
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyGrant County
Area Code575
Elevation7,417 ft
Latitude32.895982
Longitude-108.213797
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35017
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.7% (74) Female 50.3% (75) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.3%Hispanic: 53.7%Race
White46.3%
Hispanic53.7%

Age Breakdown

25–44
21%
45–64
41%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs ↑ 70% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.77
Below Poverty71.8% ▲ 618% above avg
College Grads55.3% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment45.0% ▲ 820% above avg
HS Graduate46 (32.6%)
Some College8 (5.7%)
Associates9 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree78 (55.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 6.4%Graduate: 55.3%Edu
HS Grad32.6%
Some College5.7%
Associates6.4%
Graduate55.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 22.6%Renter: 77.4%Tenure
Owner22.6%
Renter77.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
42%
$300k–500k
58%

Financials

Median Rent$679/mo ↑ 13% since 2019
Total Units112
Vacant Units28
Avg HH Size1.77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
77%
$150k–200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units112
Vacant28
Owner Occupied22.6%
Renter Occupied77.4%
Avg HH Size1.77
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 88053 is in Pinos Altos, NM, in Grant County.
ZIP code 88053 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 88053 is in Grant County, NM.
ZIP 88053 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 88053 is 149 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 88053

ZIP code 88053 is located in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, within Grant County. With a population of 149, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.6 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $679 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 77.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.

The population of 88053 is majority Hispanic (53.69%). Residents are well-educated — 55.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 71.8%.

The unemployment rate in 88053 stands at 45.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 100%.

Overall, ZIP code 88053 in Pinos Altos, NM is characterized as well-educated, and an older community.