| ZIP Code | 88312 |
|---|---|
| City | Alto |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 7,353 ft |
| Latitude | 33.431883 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.64395 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 48.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 69% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 27 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 536 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 315 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 407 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 141 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,048 (42.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,479 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $339,200 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,219 |
| Vacant Units | 1,731 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,219 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,731 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 88312 is located in Alto, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. With a population of 3,178, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.4 years. Economically, 88312 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,479 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88312 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $339,200 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 88312 is primarily White (70.04%). Residents are well-educated — 48.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 76% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88312 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 88312 in Alto, NM is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,178 residents, a median household income of $95,479, and a median home value of $339,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.