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Roosevelt County
Elida, NM
88116
88116 ZIP Code — Elida, NM
Roosevelt County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88116 is located in
Elida ,
New Mexico ,
within Roosevelt County .
It covers approximately 1,434.79 square miles and serves a population of
458 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88116
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($56,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 88116 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Elida
Preferred
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
458
Population density
458 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
1,434.79 sq mi
Water area
1.58 sq mi
Latitude
33.9436
Longitude
-103.6886
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.0%
56.8%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
25.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
16.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
1.2%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$56,250
Median household income
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 110 24.0% 18 and over 348 76.0% 65 and over 137 29.9% Median age 49.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 424 88.9% Two or more races 34 7.1% Hispanic or Latino 19 4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.0%
56.8%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
25.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
16.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
1.2%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 6.9% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 14.3% $35k–$50k 12.0% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 13.7% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $56,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.3% Renter occupied 13.7% Vacant 31.4% Single-family detached 85.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.9% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 12.5% 1990–1999 10.2% 1980–1989 5.1% 1970–1979 11.4% 1960–1969 8.6% 1950–1959 17.6% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 23.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 0.8% 2 bedrooms 29.8% 3 bedrooms 45.9% 4 bedrooms 14.5% 5+ bedrooms 5.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 20.0% 2 vehicles 39.4% 3 or more 40.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 45.1% Propane / LP gas 25.1% Wood 11.4% No fuel used 6.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 112 64.0% Cohabiting couple 1 0.6% Male householder, no spouse 18 10.3% Female householder, no spouse 44 25.1% Households with children under 18 69 39.4% Households with seniors (65+) 99 56.6% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.2% 18.2% Married 62.0% 59.1% Separated 0.0% 2.8% Widowed 4.2% 9.1% Divorced 13.6% 10.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.8% Bachelor's or higher 26.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.8% Kindergarten 13 10.7% Elementary school 37 30.6% High school 45 37.2% College / grad school 25 20.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
20.8%
Agriculture & mining
19.7%
Professional & management
14.2%
Education & healthcare
13.1%
Public administration
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.2% Service 10.9% Sales & office 12.6% Natural resources & construction 14.2% Production & transportation 25.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.6% Government 20.8% Self-employed 7.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.1% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 7.7% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.4% Other means 3.3% Avg commute (minutes) 30.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
63.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.4% Retirement income 34.3% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 16.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.3% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 31.9% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.8% Visited dentist 61.0% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 18.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 11.8% 65 and over 51.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.5% Public insurance 52.2% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 436 95.2% Spanish 40 9.2% Other Indo-European 40 9.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 416 90.8% Born in same state 412 90.0% Born in different state 247 53.9% Foreign born 4 0.9% Naturalized citizen 42 9.2% Not a US citizen 26 61.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 57 12.4% French 38 8.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 27 5.9% Italian 19 4.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.2% Internet access 86.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88116
What city is ZIP code 88116 in?
ZIP code 88116 is primarily assigned to Elida, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88116 in?
ZIP code 88116 falls within Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88116 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 88116 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 88116 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 88116 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 88116 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 88116 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 88116?
ZIP code 88116 has an estimated population of 458 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 88116 in?
ZIP code 88116 observes the MST timezone.
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