88029 ZIP Code — Columbus, NM

Luna County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88029 is located in Columbus, New Mexico, within Luna County. It covers approximately 190.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88029

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $27,898. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 29% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 88029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,327
population
190.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88029 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88029

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City Status
Columbus Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,327
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 190.22 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 31.9136
Longitude -107.7568
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 91.7% 66.1% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 8.3% 25.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 7.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,327
Population
7
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$27,898
Median household income
$15,313
Per capita income
$77,000
Median home value
$379
Median monthly rent
51.3%
Home ownership
27.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
Unemployment
639
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
4
71
5–9
82
52
10–14
60
75
15–19
87
35
20–24
40
92
25–34
107
50
35–44
59
64
45–54
75
31
55–59
36
39
60–64
45
50
65–74
57
32
75–84
37
20
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1842432.0%
18 and over90368.0%
65 and over21916.5%
Median age33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or more races 22.9%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White93054%
Hispanic or Latino39522.9%
Two or more races39522.9%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 91.7% 66.1% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 8.3% 25.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 7.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 4.1%
Under $10k 11.3%
$10k–$15k 10.7%
$15k–$25k 17.9%
$25k–$35k 34.9%
$35k–$50k 11.1%
$50k–$75k 6.2%
$75k–$100k 4.7%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.3%
$10k–$15k10.7%
$15k–$25k17.9%
$25k–$35k34.9%
$35k–$50k11.1%
$50k–$75k6.2%
$75k–$100k4.7%
$150k–$200k3.3%
Median income$27,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%
$50k–$100k 66.4%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$200k–$300k 7.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$77,000
Median rent / month$379
Owner occupied51.3%
Renter occupied48.7%
Vacant44.4%
Single-family detached36.0%
Large apartment buildings2.3%
Mobile homes57.2%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)3.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later4.3%
2010–20191.3%
2000–200913.0%
1990–199912.8%
1980–198923.9%
1970–197915.8%
1960–196919.6%
1950–19597.6%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms36.2%
3 bedrooms51.5%
4 bedrooms4.8%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.9%
1 vehicle26.3%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity100.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17135.1%
Cohabiting couple112.3%
Male householder, no spouse12325.3%
Female householder, no spouse18237.4%
Households with children under 1820842.7%
Households with seniors (65+)20441.9%
Average household size2.72

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.6%22.9%
Married43.0%34.8%
Separated0.0%7.8%
Widowed6.9%9.2%
Divorced20.5%25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.5%
Some HS, no diploma 27.1%
HS graduate 12.2%
Some college, no degree 13.8%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 6.7%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher48.5%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten9221.4%
Elementary school14734.2%
High school15736.5%
College / grad school347.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%
Manufacturing 17.8%
Construction 15.3%
Agriculture & mining 14.1%
Transportation & utilities 10.9%
Information 3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.9%
Service20.0%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction24.8%
Production & transportation33.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.2%
Government14.8%
Self-employed10.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone54.7%
Carpool22.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home21.9%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.7

Poverty

All people 27.1%
Under 18 years 29.2%
18 and over 26.0%
Married-couple families 21.1%
Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.8%
Retirement income20.5%
Supplemental Security11.1%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP35.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure37.5%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes18.4%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.8%
Binge drinking10.9%
No physical activity31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health24.7%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health15.2%
No health insurance22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.9%
Visited dentist54.3%
Cholesterol screening87.0%
Teeth loss19.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9911.0%
Disability%
Any disability17.6%
Under 1816.0%
18–64 years11.7%
65 and over38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance12.7%
Public insurance78.1%
No insurance12.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,31999.4%
Spanish38529.2%
Other Indo-European38529.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)85564.4%
Born in same state85564.4%
Born in different state57743.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen47235.6%
Not a US citizen19040.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Norwegian241.8%
Italian141.1%
AncestryCount%
French141.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.7%
Internet access82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88029

What city is ZIP code 88029 in?

ZIP code 88029 is primarily assigned to Columbus, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88029 in?

ZIP code 88029 falls within Luna County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 88029 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 88029 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88029?

Approximately 29% of households in ZIP code 88029 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88029?

27% of residents in ZIP code 88029 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88029?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 88029 in?

ZIP code 88029 observes the MST timezone.

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