Chaves County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) · 6 ZIP codes · 4 cities
6
ZIP codes
64,629
population (2021)
-1.5%
pop change since 2010
35005
FIPS code
Chaves County ZIP code map
About Chaves County
Chaves County is located in New Mexico and contains 6 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 64,629 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.5% from 65,645 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chaves County is 35005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 64,629 |
| 2010 population | 65,645 |
| Change | -1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35005 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chaves County
ZIP codes for Chaves County, NM (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88201 | Roswell | Chaves | View map |
| 88202 | Roswell | Chaves | View map |
| 88203 | Roswell | Chaves | View map |
| 88230 | Dexter | Chaves | View map |
| 88232 | Hagerman | Chaves | View map |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur | Chaves | View map |
Demographics & statistics
65,195
Population
36.2
Median age
$50,439
Median household income
$26,922
Per capita income
$115,186
Median home value
$604
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
19,328
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,133
Under 5
1,976
2,415
5–9
2,237
2,398
10–14
2,221
2,783
15–19
2,578
2,261
20–24
2,094
4,495
25–34
4,164
4,233
35–44
3,921
3,776
45–54
3,497
1,847
55–59
1,711
2,152
60–64
1,994
3,117
65–74
2,886
1,540
75–84
1,426
696
85+
644
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,493 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 48,702 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 10,309 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.7%
Hispanic or Latino
20%
Two or more races
11.6%
Other race
9.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,375 | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,271 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 9,487 | 11.6% |
| Other race | 7,881 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,011 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 766 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 647 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $50,439 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.9%
$50k–$100k
19.8%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,186 |
| Median rent / month | $604 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 21.8% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 28.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.3% |
| Electricity | 45.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.4% |
| Wood | 10.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,315 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,673 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,487 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,010 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,267 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,573 | 37.0% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 26.8% |
| Married | 44.0% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.0% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,190 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 850 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 7,307 | 41.2% |
| High school | 3,660 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,578 | 10.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.5%
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
13.9%
Construction
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Professional & management
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.7% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 20.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
18.7%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
29.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,373 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 17.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 51.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 61,086 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 5,391 | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,110 | 11.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 140 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 58,144 | 90.3% |
| Born in same state | 57,404 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 38,341 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 740 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,051 | 9.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,458 | 30.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,612 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 3,119 | 4.8% |
| French | 2,981 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 260 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 244 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 220 | 0.3% |
| German | 107 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 46 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 86.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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