88401 ZIP Code
Tucumcari, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88401 |
| City/Town: | Tucumcari |
| County: | Quay |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,629 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,313 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,987 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,596 |
| Median Home Value: | $65,800 |
| Land Area: | 970.3 sq miles
2513.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.1 sq miles
7.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0746, -103.7803 |
Population Information (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,629 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,234 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,395 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 265 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 553 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 562 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 292 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 112 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 847 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 876 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 810 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 543 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 433 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 823 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 336 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 177 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $65,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $708 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,596 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,852 | 79.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 744 | 20.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,825 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,027 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,845 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 104 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 658 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,952 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,031 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 393 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 451 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 256 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,313 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,402 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,784 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,987 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,970 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,861 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 109 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,242 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,052 | 71.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 715 | 25.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 94 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,700 | 70.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 226 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 109 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 50 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 632 | 9.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 912 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,450 | 21.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,598 | 54.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,992 | 30.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 77 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,515 | 22.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 253 | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 323 | 11.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 353 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 356 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 398 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 452 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 268 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 290 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 90 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 69 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,394 | 83.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 235 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 122 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 192 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 45 | 1.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 37 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 305 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 138 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 26 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 92 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 216 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 620 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 711 | 24.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 198 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 212 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.3% | 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 (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,765 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,881 | 43.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,779 | 57.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 800 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,765 | 61.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,224 | 42.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 657 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 284 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 764 | 26.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,759 | 76.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 125 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 56 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 144 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 131 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 15 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 59 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 307 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 116 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 104 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 160 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 357 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 454 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 692 | 19.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 932 | 25.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 348 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 433 | 12.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 48 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 403 | 11.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,409 | 39.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,198 | 33.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 469 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 69 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,183 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 328 | 11.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,177 | 41.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 41 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 295 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,072 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 926 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 559 | 19.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 661 | 36.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 591 | 32.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 246 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 136 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 111 | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 67 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $820 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $363 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $708 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,852 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 867 | 30.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 226 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 898 | 31.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 839 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 585 | 20.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,093 | 38.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,612 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 904 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 892 | 34.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 203 | 7.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 425 | 16.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 751 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,617 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 119 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 946 | 58.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 247 | 15.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 305 | 18.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,090 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 494 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,565 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,605 | 24.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 889 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 576 | 35.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,686 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 927 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 621 | 67.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 283 | 30.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 156 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,481 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 61 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 148 | 242.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 148 | 242.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 148 | 242.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 101 | 165.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 18.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,364 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,040 | 79.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,324 | 20.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,324 | 20.8% | 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 (88401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,852 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,323 | 81.5% | 89.4% |
Tucumcari, NM88401