88310 ZIP Code
Alamogordo, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88310 |
| City/Town: | Alamogordo |
| County: | Otero |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,990 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,546 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,147 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,027 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,400 |
| Land Area: | 618.9 sq miles
1603.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7352, -106.0404 |
Population Information (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,990 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,619 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,371 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,051 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,276 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,797 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,133 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,047 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,745 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,508 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,857 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,228 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,158 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,980 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,155 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,055 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $851 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,027 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,187 | 84.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,840 | 15.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,809 | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,378 | 35.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,686 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 781 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,316 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,333 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,911 | 26.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,083 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,889 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,373 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88310 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,546 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,335 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,884 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,147 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,520 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,906 | 90.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,530 | 9.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,001 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,063 | 65.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,873 | 27.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 958 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,281 | 71.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,865 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 618 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 687 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,813 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,726 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,960 | 16.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,077 | 32.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,131 | 24.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 197 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,741 | 7.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88310 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 811 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 657 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,625 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,744 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,305 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,829 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,908 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,129 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 657 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 522 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88310 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,091 | 94.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,405 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 67 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 244 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 907 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88310 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 318 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,211 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 111 | 0.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 280 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,989 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 472 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 394 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 609 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,285 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,451 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,285 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 518 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,983 | 14.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.1% | 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 (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,862 | 86.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,124 | 54.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,740 | 50.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,626 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88310 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,634 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,557 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,052 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 774 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 435 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,555 | 16.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88310 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,670 | 64.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 474 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 233 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 922 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 507 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 179 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 160 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,833 | 21.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88310 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,093 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,066 | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,022 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,141 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,521 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,558 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,771 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 473 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 340 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88310 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 340 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,059 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,059 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,897 | 49.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,369 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 303 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88310 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,180 | 67.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,084 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,295 | 21.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 131 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 366 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88310 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 780 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,986 | 39.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,503 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,918 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88310 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,128 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,683 | 17.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,983 | 20.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,714 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,772 | 18.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,296 | 13.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 226 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88310 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,181 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $851 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,187 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,591 | 43.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,180 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,697 | 24.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,661 | 24.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,997 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,944 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88310 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,419 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,247 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,246 | 44.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 447 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,375 | 14.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,318 | 20.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88310 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,106 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 237 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 241 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,265 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,300 | 28.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,063 | 25.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,495 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,264 | 19.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,488 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,394 | 21.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 592 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,620 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,182 | 43.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88310 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,946 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,416 | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,677 | 41.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,328 | 51.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,169 | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 411 | 6.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,657 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 916 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,333 | 254.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,333 | 254.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,333 | 254.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 500 | 54.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,163 | 127.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 67 | 7.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88310 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,939 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,605 | 84.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,334 | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,333 | 12.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 190 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 545 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 266 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88310 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,187 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,201 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Alamogordo, NM88310