| ZIP Code | 88121 |
|---|---|
| City | House |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Quay County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,873 ft |
| Latitude | 34.679819 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.977198 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.8 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.77 |
| Below Poverty | 33.6% ▲ 236% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.6% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (10.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 17 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 13 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 17 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 45 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $147,500 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 90 |
| Vacant Units | 9 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 90 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 9 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
ZIP code 88121 is located in House, New Mexico, within Quay County. With a population of 143, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.8 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 88121 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $147,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 88121 is primarily White (97.90%). Residents are well-educated — 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.6%.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 21%.
Overall, ZIP code 88121 in House, NM is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.