88415 ZIP Code — Clayton, NM

Union County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88415 is located in Clayton, New Mexico, within Union County. It covers approximately 1,369.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88415

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 $122,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $42,393. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 88415 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,152
population
1,369.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88415 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Clayton Acceptable
Clayton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
88436 Sedan (13.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,152
Population density 3,152 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 1,369.35 sq mi
Water area 2.76 sq mi
Latitude 36.2617
Longitude -103.3984
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 63.6% 62.2% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 29.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 6.8% 7.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 0.9% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,152
Population
3,152
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$42,393
Median household income
$20,444
Per capita income
$122,600
Median home value
$581
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
22.0%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
1,132
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
111
Under 5
96
151
5–9
131
33
10–14
28
47
15–19
40
152
20–24
131
232
25–34
201
190
35–44
164
186
45–54
161
92
55–59
79
125
60–64
107
204
65–74
176
119
75–84
103
50
85+
43
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1860819.3%
18 and over2,54480.7%
65 and over69522.0%
Median age39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or more races 17.9%
Other race 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Black or African American 1.2%
GroupCount%
White2,14053.9%
Hispanic or Latino82120.7%
Two or more races71317.9%
Other race1814.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native711.8%
Black or African American471.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.6% 62.2% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 29.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 6.8% 7.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.1% 0.9% 4.1%
Under $10k 7.7%
$10k–$15k 10.2%
$15k–$25k 11.0%
$25k–$35k 17.2%
$35k–$50k 8.0%
$50k–$75k 23.9%
$75k–$100k 13.2%
$100k–$150k 4.1%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.7%
$10k–$15k10.2%
$15k–$25k11.0%
$25k–$35k17.2%
$35k–$50k8.0%
$50k–$75k23.9%
$75k–$100k13.2%
$100k–$150k4.1%
$150k–$200k2.9%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$42,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.4%
$50k–$100k 23.6%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 22.0%
$200k–$300k 8.3%
$300k–$500k 5.0%
$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,600
Median rent / month$581
Owner occupied65.0%
Renter occupied35.0%
Vacant25.9%
Single-family detached71.1%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes18.6%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.9%
2000–20098.6%
1990–19999.2%
1980–198915.0%
1970–197910.6%
1960–196913.4%
1950–195911.5%
1940–194910.9%
1939 or earlier17.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom8.4%
2 bedrooms37.6%
3 bedrooms44.5%
4 bedrooms6.3%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.2%
1 vehicle32.7%
2 vehicles31.7%
3 or more25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas72.4%
Electricity9.6%
Propane / LP gas12.4%
Wood5.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30126.6%
Cohabiting couple15513.7%
Male householder, no spouse20818.4%
Female householder, no spouse46941.4%
Households with children under 1833429.5%
Households with seniors (65+)50644.7%
Average household size2.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married49.1%36.3%
Married27.6%24.6%
Separated1.1%2.5%
Widowed2.9%20.2%
Divorced19.2%16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 9.2%
HS graduate 46.1%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 8.7%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.2%
Bachelor's or higher14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool152.7%
Kindergarten478.5%
Elementary school27950.6%
High school6411.6%
College / grad school14626.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%
Public administration 14.3%
Agriculture & mining 12.3%
Education & healthcare 11.3%
Other services 7.1%
Professional & management 6.0%
Construction 4.7%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Information 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.8%
Service26.1%
Sales & office14.6%
Natural resources & construction7.0%
Production & transportation15.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.2%
Government28.1%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.9%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.2%
Work from home3.9%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)18.6

Poverty

All people 22.0%
Under 18 years 32.1%
18 and over 19.1%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.7%
Retirement income19.8%
Supplemental Security11.4%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP22.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.8%
High blood pressure32.6%
High cholesterol31.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis24.2%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.8%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health17.0%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)65.1%
Visited dentist57.2%
Cholesterol screening85.6%
Teeth loss16.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2108.3%
Disability%
Any disability25.3%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years25.7%
65 and over46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.3%
Public insurance62.5%
No insurance11.5%
Uninsured under 194.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,94593.4%
Spanish1836.2%
Other Indo-European1615.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,06197.1%
Born in same state3,01595.7%
Born in different state1,88859.9%
Foreign born461.5%
Naturalized citizen912.9%
Not a US citizen77.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2889.1%
Italian2528%
Arab1595%
AncestryCount%
Polish260.8%
English50.2%
German10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.9%
Internet access75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88415

What city is ZIP code 88415 in?

ZIP code 88415 is primarily assigned to Clayton, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88415 in?

ZIP code 88415 falls within Union County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88415?

22% of residents in ZIP code 88415 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88415 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 88415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88415?

15% 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 88415?

The median home value in ZIP code 88415 is $122,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 88415 in?

ZIP code 88415 observes the MST timezone.

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