| ZIP Code | 88301 |
|---|---|
| City | Carrizozo |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 5,181 ft |
| Latitude | 33.749089 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.851999 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.73 |
| Below Poverty | 17.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.0% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 46% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 464 (46.4%) |
| Some College | 98 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 209 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 34 (3.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 196 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $40,268 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $85,000 ▼ 70% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $618/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 880 |
| Vacant Units | 243 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 880 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 243 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.73 |
ZIP code 88301 is located in Carrizozo, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. With a population of 1,269, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 88301 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $40,268 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88301 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $618 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 88301 is majority Hispanic (55.48%). Residents are less-educated — 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.6%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88301 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 88301 in Carrizozo, NM is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,269 residents, a median household income of $40,268, and a median home value of $85,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.