88321 ZIP Code — Encino, NM

Torrance County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88321 is located in Encino, New Mexico, within Torrance County. It covers approximately 935.41 square miles and serves a population of 373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88321

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,088,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,121.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 88321 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

373

population

935.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88321 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88321

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88321. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Encino	Acceptable
Encino	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87035 Moriarty (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	373
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	935.41 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.6614
Longitude	-105.5617
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	78.3%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	5.8%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

373

Population

20.0

Median age

$76,121

Median household income

$19,656

Per capita income

$1,088,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

0.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

79.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	146	39.1%
18 and over	227	60.9%
65 and over	30	8.0%
Median age	20.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Other race 7.4%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	339	83.3%
Hispanic or Latino	34	8.4%
Other race	30	7.4%
Two or more races	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.3%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	5.8%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 60.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	60.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$76,121

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 77.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,088,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	41.5%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	47.7%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	24.4%
4 bedrooms	47.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.1%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	77.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	77.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1	0.9%
Households with children under 18	82	72.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	26.5%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	37.6%
Married	77.7%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	22.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 42.7%

Graduate / professional 36.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	79.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	12.2%
Kindergarten	3	1.6%
Elementary school	118	62.8%
High school	2	1.1%
College / grad school	42	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.7%

Public administration 30.8%

Retail trade 13.5%

Education & healthcare 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	77.3%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	2.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	24.9%
Government	37.3%
Self-employed	37.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.5%
Work from home	36.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.2

Poverty

All people 0.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.5%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.7%
Public insurance	8.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	350	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	373	100.0%
Born in same state	373	100.0%
Born in different state	348	93.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	313	83.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	77.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88321

What city is ZIP code 88321 in?

ZIP code 88321 is primarily assigned to Encino, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88321 in?

ZIP code 88321 falls within Torrance County, New Mexico.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88321?

80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 88321 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 88321 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 88321 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 88321 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88321?

The median home value in ZIP code 88321 is $1,088,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 88321 in?

ZIP code 88321 observes the MST timezone.