| ZIP Code | 88346 |
|---|---|
| City | Ruidoso Downs |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 6,871 ft |
| Latitude | 33.348146 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.540707 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 24.8% ▲ 148% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.5% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 64 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 839 (42.8%) |
| Some College | 266 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 293 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 309 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 190 (9.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $33,250 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $826/mo ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,673 |
| Vacant Units | 463 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,673 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 463 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 88346 is located in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. With a population of 3,087, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 88346 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $33,250 is well below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $826 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 88346 is majority Hispanic (53.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.8%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88346 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 88346 in Ruidoso Downs, NM is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.