| ZIP Code | 88267 |
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| City | Tatum |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lea County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,139 ft |
| Latitude | 33.296728 |
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| Longitude | -103.392341 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 289 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 132 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 68 (8.4%) |
| Bachelors | 74 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 246 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $104,300 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $936/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 721 |
| Vacant Units | 119 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 721 |
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| Vacant | 119 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 88267 is located in Tatum, New Mexico, within Lea County. With a population of 1,437, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 88267 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88267 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $104,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $936 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 88267 is majority White (53.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.0%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88267 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 88267 in Tatum, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,437 residents, a median household income of $58,750, and a median home value of $104,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.