88301 ZIP Code — Carrizozo, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88301 is located in Carrizozo, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 869.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88301

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,625. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 88301 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.

1,307

population

869.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carrizozo	Acceptable
Carrizozo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88341 Nogal (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,307
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	869.89 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	33.6679
Longitude	-105.9594
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	69.6%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,307

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$41,625

Median household income

$31,744

Per capita income

$85,500

Median home value

$582

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

812

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	6.8%
18 and over	1,218	93.2%
65 and over	399	30.5%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.3%

Two or more races 27.9%

Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	725	40.3%
Two or more races	501	27.9%
Hispanic or Latino	490	27.3%
Other race	40	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	1.9%
Black or African American	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.6%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 20.6%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	20.6%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
Median income	$41,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.8%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,500
Median rent / month	$582
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	17.2%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	40.0%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.7%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Wood	17.8%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	231	35.5%
Cohabiting couple	33	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	184	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	203	31.2%
Households with children under 18	86	13.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	48.2%
Average household size	1.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	15.9%
Married	28.2%	44.9%
Separated	4.5%	4.5%
Widowed	0.4%	18.4%
Divorced	17.7%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	57.3%
High school	40	38.8%
College / grad school	4	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Construction 21.8%

Public administration 19.3%

Retail trade 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Professional & management 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	35.8%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.3%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	25.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	19.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 58.8%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	65.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	67.2%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,307	100.0%
Spanish	20	1.5%
Other Indo-European	20	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,277	97.7%
Born in same state	1,277	97.7%
Born in different state	961	73.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	2.3%
Not a US citizen	21	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	116	8.9%
Italian	49	3.7%
Arab	21	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	14	1.1%
English	8	0.6%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88301

What city is ZIP code 88301 in?

ZIP code 88301 is primarily assigned to Carrizozo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88301 in?

ZIP code 88301 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88301 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 88301 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88301 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 88301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88301?

22% of residents in ZIP code 88301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 88301 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 88301 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 88301 in?

ZIP code 88301 observes the MST timezone.