| ZIP Code | 88401 |
|---|---|
| City | Tucumcari |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Quay County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,331 ft |
| Latitude | 35.074583 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.780275 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 23.7% ▲ 137% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,449 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 838 (19.6%) |
| Associates | 637 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 353 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,000 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,773 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,800 ▼ 76% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $753/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,759 |
| Vacant Units | 629 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,759 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 629 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 88401 is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, within Quay County. With a population of 6,689, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 88401 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,773 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88401 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $65,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $753 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 88401 is majority Hispanic (52.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.7%. Household income has grown by 70% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88401 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 88401 in Tucumcari, NM is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,689 residents, a median household income of $46,773, and a median home value of $65,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.