88039 ZIP Code — Glenwood, NM

Catron County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88039 is located in Glenwood, New Mexico, within Catron County. It covers approximately 823.00 square miles and serves a population of 553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88039

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 $161,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,125. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 88039 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

553

population

823.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenwood	Acceptable
Glenwood	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	553
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	823.00 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	33.3259
Longitude	-108.6276
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	66.0%	69.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	22.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

553

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$48,125

Median household income

$25,967

Per capita income

$161,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

36.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

115

45–54

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	27.1%
18 and over	403	72.9%
65 and over	164	29.7%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	514	90.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.5%
Other race	14	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	69.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	22.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 28.8%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 0.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	28.8%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	0.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
Median income	$48,125

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$1M+ 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	52.2%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	18.8%
2 bedrooms	40.7%
3 bedrooms	21.1%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.8%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	27.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	58.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	57	24.9%
Households with children under 18	96	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	53.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	39.3%
Married	45.3%	49.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.8%	6.7%
Divorced	3.9%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 16.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	35	20.0%
Elementary school	76	43.4%
High school	39	22.3%
College / grad school	25	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 81.1%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Construction 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	43.2%
Natural resources & construction	45.0%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.3%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 36.1%

Under 18 years 66.1%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 48.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	51.1%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	10.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	29.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.0%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	96.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	553	100.0%
Spanish	14	2.5%
Other Indo-European	14	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	504	91.1%
Born in same state	504	91.1%
Born in different state	200	36.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	8.9%
Not a US citizen	41	83.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	104	18.8%
Italian	54	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	3.6%
Polish	14	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88039

What city is ZIP code 88039 in?

ZIP code 88039 is primarily assigned to Glenwood, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88039 in?

ZIP code 88039 falls within Catron County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88039?

36% of residents in ZIP code 88039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88039 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 88039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 88039 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 88039 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88039 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 88039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 88039 in?

ZIP code 88039 observes the MST timezone.