| ZIP Code | 88345 |
|---|---|
| City | Ruidoso |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 7,110 ft |
| Latitude | 33.352439 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.671005 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,185 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 593 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 1,051 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 731 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,923 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,008 ▼ 33% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $232,400 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $916/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,844 |
| Vacant Units | 5,163 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,844 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5,163 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 88345 is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. With a population of 7,747, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 88345 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,008 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88345 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $232,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $916 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 88345 is majority White (63.95%). Residents are well-educated — 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%.
The unemployment rate in 88345 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 88345 in Ruidoso, NM is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,747 residents, a median household income of $51,008, and a median home value of $232,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.