| ZIP Code | 88337 |
|---|---|
| City | La Luz |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Otero County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 6,242 ft |
| Latitude | 32.996446 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.884495 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 18.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 368 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 417 (27.7%) |
| Associates | 222 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 93 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 401 (26.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,171 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,900 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $774/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,134 |
| Vacant Units | 232 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,134 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 232 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 88337 is located in La Luz, New Mexico, within Otero County. With a population of 1,945, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.9 years. Economically, 88337 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,171 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88337 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $143,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $774 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 88337 is majority White (69.72%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88337 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 88337 in La Luz, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,945 residents, a median household income of $58,171, and a median home value of $143,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.