| ZIP Code | 88201 |
|---|---|
| City | Roswell |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Chaves County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 3,507 ft |
| Latitude | 33.668801 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.496734 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 231 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,337 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 2,231 (14%) |
| Associates | 3,929 (24.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,593 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,666 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,752 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,600 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $957/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,738 |
| Vacant Units | 1,313 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,738 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,313 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 88201 is located in Roswell, New Mexico, within Chaves County. With a population of 27,715, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.7 years. Economically, 88201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,752 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88201 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $957 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 88201 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88201 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 88201 in Roswell, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,715 residents, a median household income of $62,752, and a median home value of $202,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.