88311 ZIP Code — Alamogordo, NM

Otero County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88311 is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, within Otero County. It covers approximately 2.38 square miles and serves a population of 829 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88311

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $16,860. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 54%.

Overall, ZIP code 88311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

829

population

2.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alamogordo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	829
Population density	348 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	2.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.8996
Longitude	-105.9597
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

829

Population

348

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$16,860

Median household income

$14,024

Per capita income

$85,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

46.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

473

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	12.5%
18 and over	725	87.5%
65 and over	153	18.5%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Other race 9.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 2.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	690	75.6%
Hispanic or Latino	84	9.2%
Other race	84	9.2%
Two or more races	26	2.8%
Asian	21	2.3%
Black or African American	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 25.4%

$10k–$15k 16.1%

$15k–$25k 23.4%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.4%
$10k–$15k	16.1%
$15k–$25k	23.4%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
Median income	$16,860

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	19.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	76.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	33.9%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	17.3%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	47.6%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.3%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	101	28.5%
Female householder, no spouse	92	25.9%
Households with children under 18	29	8.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	29.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	27.5%
Married	38.9%	52.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	16.7%	7.5%
Divorced	1.9%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 17.4%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 38.2%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	16.0%
Kindergarten	21	17.6%
Elementary school	59	49.6%
High school	20	16.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 47.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Retail trade 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	38.5%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.5%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	42.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.0%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 46.1%

Under 18 years 95.2%

18 and over 39.0%

Married-couple families 27.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	50.7%
Supplemental Security	29.3%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	54.0%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	60.5%
65 and over	63.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.9%
Public insurance	67.6%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	810	97.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	799	96.4%
Born in same state	791	95.4%
Born in different state	267	32.2%
Foreign born	8	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	3.6%
Not a US citizen	30	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	256	30.9%
Arab	157	18.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	6.8%
Irish	30	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	88.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88311

What city is ZIP code 88311 in?

ZIP code 88311 is primarily assigned to Alamogordo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88311 in?

ZIP code 88311 falls within Otero County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88311?

46% of residents in ZIP code 88311 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88311?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 88311 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 88311 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88311 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 88311 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 88311 in?

ZIP code 88311 observes the MST timezone.