| ZIP Code | 88316 |
|---|---|
| City | Capitan |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 5,808 ft |
| Latitude | 33.770884 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.370793 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.1 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.7% ▲ 98% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 418 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 149 (8%) |
| Associates | 533 (28.5%) |
| Bachelors | 276 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 493 (26.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,788 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,800 ▼ 41% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $963/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,451 |
| Vacant Units | 340 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,451 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 340 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 88316 is located in Capitan, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. With a population of 2,319, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.1 years. Economically, 88316 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,788 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88316 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $164,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $963 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 88316 is primarily White (77.66%). Residents are well-educated — 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88316 stands at 9.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 88316 in Capitan, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,319 residents, a median household income of $67,788, and a median home value of $164,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.