88418 ZIP Code — Des Moines, NM

Union County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88418 is located in Des Moines, New Mexico, within Union County. It covers approximately 563.16 square miles and serves a population of 542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88418

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 $159,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $58,854. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

542
population
563.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88418 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88418

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City Status
Des Moines Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
88419 Folsom (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 542
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 563.16 sq mi
Water area 0.64 sq mi
Latitude 36.6318
Longitude -103.8823
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 58.4% 62.2% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 29.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 7.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.9% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

542
Population
1
People per sq mi
31.1
Median age
$58,854
Median household income
$20,745
Per capita income
$159,600
Median home value
$728
Median monthly rent
63.2%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
149
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
24
55
5–9
57
13
10–14
14
5
15–19
5
6
20–24
7
51
25–34
52
21
35–44
21
14
45–54
15
24
55–59
24
19
60–64
19
20
65–74
21
8
75–84
8
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819636.2%
18 and over34663.8%
65 and over7313.5%
Median age31.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%
Two or more races 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%
Other race 2.8%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White38061.5%
Two or more races7712.5%
Hispanic or Latino7612.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native6510.5%
Other race172.8%
Black or African American30.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.4% 62.2% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 29.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 7.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.9% 4.1%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 11.6%
$25k–$35k 1.3%
$35k–$50k 18.1%
$50k–$75k 27.7%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 13.5%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k11.6%
$25k–$35k1.3%
$35k–$50k18.1%
$50k–$75k27.7%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k13.5%
$150k–$200k6.5%
Median income$58,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%
$50k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 2.0%
$150k–$200k 28.6%
$200k–$300k 7.1%
$300k–$500k 22.4%
$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$159,600
Median rent / month$728
Owner occupied63.2%
Renter occupied36.8%
Vacant24.8%
Single-family detached80.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.9%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)3.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20094.9%
1990–19998.3%
1980–198915.5%
1970–19796.3%
1960–196919.9%
1950–19594.4%
1940–194919.9%
1939 or earlier20.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom14.1%
2 bedrooms25.7%
3 bedrooms49.0%
4 bedrooms9.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle7.1%
2 vehicles43.9%
3 or more49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.6%
Electricity16.1%
Propane / LP gas61.3%
Wood21.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10567.7%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3824.5%
Female householder, no spouse127.7%
Households with children under 187649.0%
Households with seniors (65+)6441.3%
Average household size3.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%3.2%
Married57.8%82.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.5%4.5%
Divorced10.6%10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 13.5%
HS graduate 29.4%
Some college, no degree 27.6%
Associate's degree 1.5%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 6.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.8%
Bachelor's or higher25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3419.5%
Kindergarten4928.2%
Elementary school6637.9%
High school2514.4%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.3%
Agriculture & mining 27.2%
Construction 9.8%
Information 5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%
Transportation & utilities 4.9%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Other services 1.1%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Retail trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.5%
Service25.0%
Sales & office3.8%
Natural resources & construction23.4%
Production & transportation22.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.9%
Government38.0%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool5.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.7%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)27.0

Poverty

All people 8.9%
Under 18 years 5.6%
18 and over 10.7%
Married-couple families 14.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.2%
Retirement income29.7%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.8%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.4%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health18.2%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.3%
Visited dentist58.9%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss16.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans113.2%
Disability%
Any disability7.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years2.6%
65 and over42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.1%
Public insurance37.5%
No insurance5.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only49591.3%
Spanish71.4%
Other Indo-European71.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)53598.7%
Born in same state53598.7%
Born in different state27150.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen71.3%
Not a US citizen7100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian9918.3%
French417.6%
Polish315.7%
AncestryCount%
English163%
Arab71.3%
Dutch10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.6%
Internet access90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88418

What city is ZIP code 88418 in?

ZIP code 88418 is primarily assigned to Des Moines, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88418 in?

ZIP code 88418 falls within Union County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 88418 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 88418 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 88418 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 88418 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88418?

The median home value in ZIP code 88418 is $159,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 88418?

ZIP code 88418 has an estimated population of 542 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88418 in?

ZIP code 88418 observes the MST timezone.

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