ZIP Code 88340 — Mescalero, NM

Otero | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 88340 in Mescalero, NM has a population of 3,590 with a median household income of $36,927 and a median home value of $48,600 . The cost of living index is 21.4 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
3,590
Median Age
33.20
Male
1,746
Female
1,844

Race & Ethnicity

White
6.4%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
89.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
3.4%
Other
1.2%

Income

Median Household
$36,927
Mean Household
$55,750
Per Capita
$20,754
Below Poverty
28.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$48,600
Median Rent
$330
Total Units
1,100
Occupied
890
Owner Occupied
71.6%
Renter Occupied
28.4%
Median Year Built
1984
Vacant
210

Education

High School or Higher 80.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.6%
Graduate Degree 1.7%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
1,463
Unemployment
10.1%
Drive Alone
83.7%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
2.7%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

21.4
National average = 100. Below average by 78.6%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 88340?

ZIP code 88340 (Mescalero, NM) has a total population of 3,590 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88340?

The median household income in ZIP code 88340 is $36,927 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 88340 in?

ZIP code 88340 is primarily located in Mescalero, New Mexico (NM).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 88340?

The median home value in ZIP code 88340 is $48,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 88340?

The median age in ZIP code 88340 is 33.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.