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Curry County
Grady, NM
88120
88120 ZIP Code — Grady, NM
Curry County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88120 is located in
Grady ,
New Mexico ,
within Curry County .
It covers approximately 335.44 square miles and serves a population of
356 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88120
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $65,647. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 73% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 88120 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
356
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
335.44 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
34.8123
Longitude
-103.3373
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.4%
51.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
35.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
12.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.7%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$65,647
Median household income
$142,200
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 63 17.7% 18 and over 293 82.3% 65 and over 172 48.3% Median age 63.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 290 68.7% Hispanic or Latino 66 15.6% Other race 39 9.2% Two or more races 27 6.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.4%
51.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
35.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
12.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.7%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.6% $10k–$15k 2.6% $15k–$25k 20.3% $25k–$35k 9.9% $35k–$50k 2.1% $50k–$75k 36.5% $75k–$100k 5.7% $100k–$150k 15.6% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $65,647
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $142,200 Median rent / month $713 Owner occupied 56.3% Renter occupied 43.8% Vacant 16.9% Single-family detached 97.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 3.5% 1990–1999 3.5% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 15.6% 1960–1969 35.9% 1950–1959 4.3% 1940–1949 24.7% 1939 or earlier 6.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 10.8% 3 bedrooms 60.2% 4 bedrooms 28.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 5.2% 2 vehicles 44.3% 3 or more 50.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.6% Electricity 55.7% Propane / LP gas 23.4% Wood 8.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 142 74.0% Cohabiting couple 2 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 31 16.1% Female householder, no spouse 17 8.9% Households with children under 18 25 13.0% Households with seniors (65+) 138 71.9% Average household size 1.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 3.8% 14.0% Married 77.8% 71.1% Separated 0.0% 3.5% Widowed 13.0% 6.1% Divorced 5.4% 5.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.0%
Some college, no degree
30.4%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.6% Bachelor's or higher 14.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 16.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 42 59.2% High school 6 8.5% College / grad school 11 15.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Agriculture & mining
20.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Professional & management
4.8%
Public administration
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.1% Service 8.5% Sales & office 28.6% Natural resources & construction 22.8% Production & transportation 2.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.9% Government 27.0% Self-employed 21.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.7% Carpool 3.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 22.9% Work from home 2.1% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 18.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 72.9% Retirement income 38.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 4.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.0% High blood pressure 36.3% High cholesterol 34.5% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.3% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 19.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.9% Depression 18.3% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 8.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.8% Visited dentist 68.9% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 11.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 32 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.8% 65 and over 18.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.7% Public insurance 59.8% No insurance 1.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 344 96.6% Spanish 42 12.2% Other Indo-European 42 12.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 315 88.5% Born in same state 315 88.5% Born in different state 172 48.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 41 11.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 109 30.6% Italian 33 9.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 24 6.7% Irish 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 53.9% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88120
What city is ZIP code 88120 in?
ZIP code 88120 is primarily assigned to Grady, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88120 in?
ZIP code 88120 falls within Curry County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88120 have an older population?
48% of residents in ZIP code 88120 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 88120 have a large retiree population?
73% of households in ZIP code 88120 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 88120?
14% 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 88120 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 88120 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 88120 in?
ZIP code 88120 observes the MST timezone.
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