88061 ZIP Code
Silver City, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88061 |
| City/Town: | Silver City |
| County: | Grant |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,784 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,627 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,573 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,839 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,300 |
| Land Area: | 897.2 sq miles
2323.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.6285, -108.4064 |
Population Information (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,784 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,144 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,640 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 826 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 858 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,113 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,210 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 734 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,880 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,975 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,917 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,136 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,231 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,938 | 16.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,450 | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 516 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $825 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,839 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,153 | 80.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,686 | 19.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,867 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,286 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,043 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 342 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,264 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,203 | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,347 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,272 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,049 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,566 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,627 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,539 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,342 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,573 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,261 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,699 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 562 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,561 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,589 | 68.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,447 | 21.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 631 | 9.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,111 | 73.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 234 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 178 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 219 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,091 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,951 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,785 | 21.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,788 | 43.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,513 | 36.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,153 | 6.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88061 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 492 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 334 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 893 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,047 | 14.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,035 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,065 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 526 | 7.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,176 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 240 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 345 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88061 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,590 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,011 | 15.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 897 | 13.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88061 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 650 | 9.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 397 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 263 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 30 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 927 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 105 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 267 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 482 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,214 | 33.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 775 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 305 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 184 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,685 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,040 | 50.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,640 | 59.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 894 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88061 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,685 | 65.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,381 | 47.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,462 | 34.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 469 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 297 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,109 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88061 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,223 | 59.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 108 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 210 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 289 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 227 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 339 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 68 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,315 | 26.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 60 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88061 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 318 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 824 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,546 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,499 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,928 | 21.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 843 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 683 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 520 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 667 | 7.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88061 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 170 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 930 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,699 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,964 | 44.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 961 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 115 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88061 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,229 | 45.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 783 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,364 | 33.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 423 | 5.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 76 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 278 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88061 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 252 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,386 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,724 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,791 | 25.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88061 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 474 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 702 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 818 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 600 | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,154 | 23.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,054 | 21.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 65 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,222 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $363 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $825 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,153 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,079 | 43.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 687 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,436 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,988 | 27.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,190 | 16.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,346 | 46.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88061 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,584 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,181 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,234 | 42.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 280 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 826 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,215 | 29.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88061 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,834 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 246 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,627 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 779 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,059 | 27.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,395 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,693 | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,579 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,680 | 20.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 177 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,506 | 40.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,997 | 54.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88061 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,369 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,138 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 786 | 36.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,319 | 61.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 922 | 43.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,066 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 64 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 718 | 1121.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 718 | 1121.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 718 | 1121.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 117 | 182.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 52 | 81.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 424 | 662.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 18.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88061 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,958 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,602 | 80.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,356 | 19.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,043 | 17.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 193 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 77 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88061 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,153 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,557 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Silver City, NM88061