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Chaves County
Dexter, NM
88230
88230 ZIP Code — Dexter, NM
Chaves County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88230 is located in
Dexter ,
New Mexico ,
within Chaves County .
It covers approximately 285.70 square miles and serves a population of
4,993 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88230
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $41,827. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 88230 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.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,993
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
285.70 sq mi
Water area
0.50 sq mi
Latitude
33.2113
Longitude
-104.3795
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
52.6%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
30.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.6%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$41,827
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,341 26.9% 18 and over 3,652 73.1% 65 and over 926 18.5% Median age 36.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
Group Count % White 3,628 57.8% Hispanic or Latino 1,287 20.5% Two or more races 855 13.6% Other race 448 7.1% Black or African American 57 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
52.6%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
30.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.6%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $10k–$15k 8.3% $15k–$25k 16.6% $25k–$35k 11.1% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 19.8% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 12.5% $150k–$200k 0.8% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $41,827
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,300 Median rent / month $846 Owner occupied 72.0% Renter occupied 28.0% Vacant 10.2% Single-family detached 51.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 44.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 4.2% 1990–1999 19.5% 1980–1989 20.5% 1970–1979 28.3% 1960–1969 9.6% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 6.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 4.1% 2 bedrooms 18.9% 3 bedrooms 60.3% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 25.8% 2 vehicles 39.3% 3 or more 32.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 23.6% Electricity 52.2% Propane / LP gas 20.9% Wood 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 929 52.2% Cohabiting couple 127 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 188 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 536 30.1% Households with children under 18 802 45.1% Households with seniors (65+) 668 37.5% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.8% 22.4% Married 50.5% 44.3% Separated 2.3% 2.7% Widowed 0.6% 12.4% Divorced 11.8% 18.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.8%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
Some college, no degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 71.6% Bachelor's or higher 9.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 111 9.0% Kindergarten 69 5.6% Elementary school 677 55.0% High school 319 25.9% College / grad school 55 4.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.3%
Agriculture & mining
15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Professional & management
7.3%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.5% Service 19.8% Sales & office 21.8% Natural resources & construction 16.8% Production & transportation 20.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.9% Government 18.5% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 3.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.9% Carpool 8.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 3.9% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 19.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.5%
Female-led households
40.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.0% Retirement income 19.0% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 26.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 24.5% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 5.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.5% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 32.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.5% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 22.4% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 20.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.3% Visited dentist 54.4% Cholesterol screening 83.9% Teeth loss 21.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 1.5%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 7.3% 18–64 years 18.3% 65 and over 34.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.3% Public insurance 75.5% No insurance 6.2% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,707 94.3% Spanish 626 13.3% Other Indo-European 626 13.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,302 86.2% Born in same state 4,230 84.7% Born in different state 3,089 61.9% Foreign born 72 1.4% Naturalized citizen 691 13.8% Not a US citizen 336 48.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 334 6.7% French 233 4.7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 201 4% English 10 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.6% Internet access 87.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88230
What city is ZIP code 88230 in?
ZIP code 88230 is primarily assigned to Dexter, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88230 in?
ZIP code 88230 falls within Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88230?
27% of residents in ZIP code 88230 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 88230?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 88230 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 88230 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88230?
The median home value in ZIP code 88230 is $99,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 88230 in?
ZIP code 88230 observes the MST timezone.
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