88081 ZIP Code — Chaparral, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88081 is located in Chaparral, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 376.79 square miles and serves a population of 17,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88081

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $44,219. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 35% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 88081 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,183

population

376.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chaparral	Acceptable
Chaparral	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79934 El Paso (7.7 mi) 79924 El Paso (10.4 mi) 79835 Canutillo (11.1 mi) 79835 Canutillo (11.1 mi) 88048 Mesquite (13 mi) 88021 Anthony (13.9 mi) 79904 El Paso (14.1 mi) 79912 El Paso (14.9 mi) 79908 El Paso (15 mi) 79918 Fort Bliss (15.4 mi) 79916 Fort Bliss (16 mi) 79932 El Paso (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,183
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	376.79 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.0504
Longitude	-106.4248
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	66.3%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,183

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$44,219

Median household income

$16,318

Per capita income

$90,200

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

4,358

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

475

Under 5

422

764

5–9

680

668

10–14

595

687

15–19

612

768

20–24

684

1,480

25–34

1,316

1,190

35–44

1,059

1,001

45–54

890

506

55–59

451

549

60–64

488

535

65–74

476

382

75–84

339

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,448	25.9%
18 and over	12,735	74.1%
65 and over	1,898	11.0%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.2%

White 29.3%

Two or more races 19.2%

Other race 15.6%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	8,935	34.2%
White	7,646	29.3%
Two or more races	5,027	19.2%
Other race	4,067	15.6%
Black or African American	263	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	112	0.4%
Asian	68	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$44,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,200
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	28.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	67.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	34.3%
1980–1989	24.7%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.4%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.4%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,350	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	344	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	697	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,109	24.6%
Households with children under 18	1,971	43.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,265	28.1%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	32.6%
Married	42.4%	49.7%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	2.4%	11.6%
Divorced	10.3%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.8%

Some HS, no diploma 17.1%

HS graduate 22.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	289	5.8%
Kindergarten	306	6.1%
Elementary school	2,187	43.7%
High school	1,018	20.3%
College / grad school	1,208	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Construction 14.6%

Retail trade 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Public administration 6.8%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 24.3%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.7%
Visited dentist	43.8%
Cholesterol screening	78.9%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	812	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.9%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,286	94.8%
Spanish	5,652	34.7%
Other Indo-European	5,574	34.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	0.2%
Other languages	18	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,760	68.4%
Born in same state	11,478	66.8%
Born in different state	2,763	16.1%
Foreign born	282	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	5,423	31.6%
Not a US citizen	2,447	45.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	445	2.6%
Italian	330	1.9%
Arab	189	1.1%
English	91	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	90	0.5%
Dutch	28	0.2%
German	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.2%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88081

What city is ZIP code 88081 in?

ZIP code 88081 is primarily assigned to Chaparral, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88081 in?

ZIP code 88081 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88081?

Approximately 35% of households in ZIP code 88081 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88081?

24% of residents in ZIP code 88081 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88081?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88081?

The median home value in ZIP code 88081 is $90,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 88081 in?

ZIP code 88081 observes the MST timezone.