88230 ZIP Code
Dexter, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88230 |
| City/Town: | Dexter |
| County: | Chaves |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 4,993 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,827 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,728 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,982 |
| Median Home Value: | $99,300 |
| Land Area: | 285.7 sq miles
740.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.2192, -104.3976 |
Population Information (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,993 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,497 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,496 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 286 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 449 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 304 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 446 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 237 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 627 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 739 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 532 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 157 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 290 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 464 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 371 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 91 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $99,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $846 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,982 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,780 | 89.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 202 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,282 | 72.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 498 | 28.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,271 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 518 | 15.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 411 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 935 | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 966 | 29.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 130 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 201 | 6.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 110 | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88230 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,827 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,920 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,728 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,835 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,736 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 99 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,948 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,283 | 73.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 322 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 79 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 52 | 3.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,628 | 72.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 57 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 448 | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 855 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,287 | 25.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,245 | 65.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,938 | 58.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 279 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88230 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 147 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 296 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 197 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 168 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 352 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 190 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 223 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 14 | 0.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 46 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88230 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,441 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 146 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 6 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 66 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88230 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 262 | 15.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 105 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 45 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 73 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 330 | 19.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 157 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 14 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 55 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 126 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 265 | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 180 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 48 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 76 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.6% | 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 (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,684 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,563 | 31.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,769 | 75.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 309 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88230 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,167 | 65.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 695 | 39.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 338 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 81 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 74 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 472 | 26.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88230 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,022 | 51.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 29 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 876 | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 55 | 2.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88230 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 133 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 84 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 387 | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 406 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 561 | 28.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 190 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 74 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 19 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 128 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88230 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 21 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 82 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 375 | 18.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,195 | 60.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 301 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 8 | 0.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88230 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 420 | 23.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 372 | 20.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 930 | 52.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88230 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 40 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 459 | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 700 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 581 | 32.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88230 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 219 | 17.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 434 | 33.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 214 | 16.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 164 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 232 | 18.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 19 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88230 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,002 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $345 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $846 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.38 |
Households (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,780 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 929 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 478 | 26.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 188 | 10.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 536 | 30.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 802 | 45.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 668 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88230 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,986 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 691 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,003 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 12 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 234 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 441 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88230 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,231 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 111 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 69 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 677 | 55.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 319 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 55 | 4.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,652 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 56 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,993 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 913 | 18.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 98 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 498 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 317 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88230 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,452 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 503 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 437 | 86.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 66 | 13.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 66 | 13.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88230 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,302 | 86.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 72 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 691 | 959.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 691 | 959.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 691 | 959.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 10 | 13.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 681 | 945.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88230 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,707 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,149 | 66.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,558 | 33.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,558 | 33.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88230 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,780 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,552 | 87.2% | 89.4% |
Dexter, NM88230