88020 ZIP Code — Animas, NM

Hidalgo County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88020 is located in Animas, New Mexico, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 1,248.63 square miles and serves a population of 793 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88020

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,281. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 88020 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

793

population

1,248.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Animas	Acceptable
Animas	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	793
Population density	793 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	1,248.63 sq mi
Water area	3.94 sq mi
Latitude	31.6560
Longitude	-108.6291
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	50.6%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	10.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	2.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

793

Population

793

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$63,281

Median household income

$28,627

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

375

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	23.0%
18 and over	611	77.0%
65 and over	170	21.4%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.3%

Two or more races 23.8%

Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

Other race 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	504	51.3%
Two or more races	234	23.8%
Hispanic or Latino	190	19.3%
Other race	41	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	10.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	2.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 40.9%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	40.9%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$63,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 27.2%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	14.8%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	34.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Wood	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	225	75.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	23	7.7%
Households with children under 18	104	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	126	42.3%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	18.5%
Married	63.1%	69.8%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	5.8%
Divorced	14.9%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	89	57.8%
High school	57	37.0%
College / grad school	8	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.5%

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Public administration 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Retail trade 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 70.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	8.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.1%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	18.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	764	96.3%
Spanish	129	16.9%
Other Indo-European	121	15.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	629	79.3%
Born in same state	624	78.7%
Born in different state	257	32.4%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	164	20.7%
Not a US citizen	39	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	128	16.1%
Italian	91	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	2.4%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88020

What city is ZIP code 88020 in?

ZIP code 88020 is primarily assigned to Animas, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88020 in?

ZIP code 88020 falls within Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 88020 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 88020 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88020 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 88020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88020?

The median home value in ZIP code 88020 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 88020?

ZIP code 88020 has an estimated population of 793 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88020 in?

ZIP code 88020 observes the MST timezone.