258
Population
36.4
Median Age
34.1%
College Grads
▼ 12% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 88355 |
|---|---|
| City | Ruidoso |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 6,772 ft |
| Latitude | 33.362914 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.669404 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35027 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 82.2% (212)
Female 17.8% (46) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White85.7%
Hispanic14.3%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 66 (48.9%) |
| Some College | 23 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 39 (28.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7 (5.2%) |
Education
HS Grad48.9%
Some College17.0%
Bachelors28.9%
Graduate5.2%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 154 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 154 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 88355 is in Ruidoso, NM, in Lincoln County.
ZIP code 88355 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 88355 is in Lincoln County, NM.
ZIP 88355 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 88355 is 258 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 88355
ZIP code 88355 is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. With a population of 258, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years.
The population of 88355 is primarily White (85.66%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%.
Overall, ZIP code 88355 in Ruidoso, NM is characterized as moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.