88414 ZIP Code — Capulin, NM
Union County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88414 is located in Capulin, New Mexico, within Union County. It covers approximately 17.60 square miles and serves a population of 127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
127
population
17.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88414 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88414
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Capulin | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 127 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.7433 |
| Longitude | -103.9718 |
| 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 | 92.3% | 62.2% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 7.7% | 29.3% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 7.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
127
Population
7
People per sq mi
46.7
Median age
$39,028
Median household income
$31,371
Per capita income
$38,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
40.8%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
50
Housing units
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
5–9
1
0
10–14
1
15
15–19
18
1
25–34
2
2
35–44
2
14
45–54
16
12
65–74
15
8
75–84
9
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36 | 28.3% |
| 18 and over | 91 | 71.7% |
| 65 and over | 54 | 42.5% |
| Median age | 46.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
33.2%
Two or more races
32.6%
White
32.1%
Other race
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 33.2% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 32.6% |
| White | 61 | 32.1% |
| Other race | 4 | 2.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 92.3% | 62.2% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 7.7% | 29.3% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 7.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
30.6%
$35k–$50k
18.4%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
22.4%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 30.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 22.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $39,028 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
70.0%
$50k–$100k
5.0%
$200k–$300k
5.0%
$300k–$500k
20.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $38,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 40.8% |
| Renter occupied | 59.2% |
| Vacant | 38.0% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 21.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 55.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 6.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 57.1% |
| Wood | 36.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 19 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 34.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 26.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 16 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 31 | 63.3% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 8.6% | 48.5% |
| Married | 34.5% | 31.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Divorced | 29.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
15.4%
HS graduate
36.3%
Some college, no degree
7.7%
Associate's degree
1.1%
Bachelor's degree
33.0%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 8.3% |
| High school | 33 | 91.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
30.8%
Professional & management
28.2%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Retail trade
5.1%
Education & healthcare
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Construction
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 84.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 7.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 10.3% |
| Government | 43.6% |
| Self-employed | 43.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 48.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.7% |
| Work from home | 43.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
1.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.2%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 61.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 33.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 32.4% |
| 65 and over | 55.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.4% |
| Public insurance | 48.8% |
| No insurance | 0.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 127 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 19 | 15.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 15.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 125 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 125 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 114 | 89.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 37 | 29.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 27 | 21.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 71.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88414
What city is ZIP code 88414 in?
ZIP code 88414 is primarily assigned to Capulin, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88414 in?
ZIP code 88414 falls within Union County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88414 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 88414 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 88414 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 88414 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 88414 mostly rentals?
59% of occupied units in ZIP code 88414 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88414?
The median home value in ZIP code 88414 is $38,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 88414 in?
ZIP code 88414 observes the MST timezone.