88316 ZIP Code — Capitan, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88316 is located in Capitan, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 909.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88316

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,042. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 88316 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,289

population

909.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Capitan	Acceptable
Capitan	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,289
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	909.64 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	33.7501
Longitude	-105.3146
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	50.7%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,289

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$66,042

Median household income

$31,573

Per capita income

$148,700

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

1,298

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

109

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

113

35–44

144

45–54

137

174

55–59

166

127

60–64

122

200

65–74

191

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	361	15.8%
18 and over	1,928	84.2%
65 and over	571	24.9%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,095	85%
Two or more races	187	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	177	7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 22.9%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	22.9%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$66,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 18.6%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,700
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	43.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	25.0%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	62.4%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.8%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Wood	15.2%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	559	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	78	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	136	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	288	27.1%
Households with children under 18	181	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	545	51.4%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	15.1%
Married	56.0%	48.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.4%
Widowed	3.6%	22.0%
Divorced	14.5%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	9.8%
Elementary school	208	65.6%
High school	57	18.0%
College / grad school	21	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Finance & real estate 17.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Retail trade 5.1%

Construction 3.3%

Professional & management 1.7%

Other services 0.9%

Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	26.1%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	73.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.1%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,256	98.6%
Spanish	16	0.7%
Other Indo-European	16	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,253	98.4%
Born in same state	2,121	92.7%
Born in different state	1,100	48.1%
Foreign born	132	5.8%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.6%
Not a US citizen	31	86.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	641	28%
French	265	11.6%
Italian	135	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	2.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88316

What city is ZIP code 88316 in?

ZIP code 88316 is primarily assigned to Capitan, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88316 in?

ZIP code 88316 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88316 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 88316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 88316 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 88316 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88316?

The median home value in ZIP code 88316 is $148,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 88316?

ZIP code 88316 has an estimated population of 2,289 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88316 in?

ZIP code 88316 observes the MST timezone.