88210 ZIP Code — Artesia, NM
Eddy County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88210 is located in Artesia, New Mexico, within Eddy County. It covers approximately 1,287.32 square miles and serves a population of 18,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
About ZIP code 88210
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $74,932.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
18,552
population
1,287.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88210 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88210
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Artesia | Acceptable |
| Artesia | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,552 |
| Population density | 18,552 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,287.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7229 |
| Longitude | -104.3281 |
| 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 | 45.6% | 39.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 28.8% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 27.0% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
18,552
Population
18,552
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$74,932
Median household income
$34,031
Per capita income
$203,700
Median home value
$1,017
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
5,817
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
731
Under 5
699
668
5–9
640
951
10–14
911
500
15–19
478
568
20–24
543
1,474
25–34
1,411
1,288
35–44
1,233
1,044
45–54
999
566
55–59
542
610
60–64
584
555
65–74
532
435
75–84
416
89
85+
85
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,358 | 28.9% |
| 18 and over | 13,194 | 71.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,112 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.2%
Hispanic or Latino
18.3%
Two or more races
13.1%
Other race
7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,228 | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,161 | 18.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,971 | 13.1% |
| Other race | 1,750 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 432 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.6% | 39.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 28.8% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 27.0% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $74,932 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.0%
$50k–$100k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
29.0%
$300k–$500k
18.1%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,017 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
| Single-family detached | 70.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 15.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 29.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.2% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,542 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 210 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,372 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,699 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,632 | 38.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,689 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 21.7% |
| Married | 52.0% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 7.0% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 16.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 170 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 209 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,730 | 53.5% |
| High school | 914 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,078 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Agriculture & mining
19.5%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
7.6%
Other services
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Public administration
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
17.3%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
31.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 917 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,122 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 1,555 | 9.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,466 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,912 | 91.2% |
| Born in same state | 16,715 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 10,828 | 58.4% |
| Foreign born | 197 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,640 | 8.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 664 | 40.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,812 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 1,138 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 989 | 5.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 113 | 0.6% |
| English | 86 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88210
What city is ZIP code 88210 in?
ZIP code 88210 is primarily assigned to Artesia, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88210 in?
ZIP code 88210 falls within Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 88210?
ZIP code 88210 has an estimated population of 18,552 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88210?
The median home value in ZIP code 88210 is $203,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 88210?
The median household income in ZIP code 88210 is $74,932, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 88210 in?
ZIP code 88210 observes the MST timezone.