88232 ZIP Code — Hagerman, NM

Chaves County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88232 is located in Hagerman, New Mexico, within Chaves County. It covers approximately 515.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88232

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,964. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 88232 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,611

population

515.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hagerman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88230 Dexter (13.7 mi) 88253 Lake Arthur (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,611
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	515.61 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	33.0667
Longitude	-104.2186
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	51.6%	52.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	30.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.6%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,611

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$56,964

Median household income

$19,516

Per capita income

$110,800

Median home value

$591

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

686

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

133

5–9

10–14

133

15–19

110

20–24

211

25–34

146

238

35–44

166

165

45–54

114

113

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	632	24.2%
18 and over	1,979	75.8%
65 and over	307	11.8%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.4%

Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

Two or more races 16.3%

Other race 7.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,638	49.4%
Hispanic or Latino	708	21.3%
Two or more races	540	16.3%
Other race	234	7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	106	3.2%
Black or African American	55	1.7%
Asian	38	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	52.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	30.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.6%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$56,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,800
Median rent / month	$591
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	58.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.4%
Electricity	55.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	53	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	100	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	144	22.3%
Households with children under 18	288	44.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	34.3%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	36.7%
Married	32.2%	41.2%
Separated	5.3%	1.7%
Widowed	1.4%	4.9%
Divorced	13.7%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.2%

Some HS, no diploma 17.9%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.6%
Kindergarten	77	10.5%
Elementary school	276	37.5%
High school	223	30.3%
College / grad school	148	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Agriculture & mining 20.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Professional & management 3.3%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.7%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 39.9%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 59.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.4%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	83.2%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,488	95.3%
Spanish	314	12.6%
Other Indo-European	312	12.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,262	86.6%
Born in same state	2,262	86.6%
Born in different state	1,326	50.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	349	13.4%
Not a US citizen	69	19.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	173	6.6%
Italian	129	4.9%
French	44	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.5%
German	10	0.4%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.8%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88232

What city is ZIP code 88232 in?

ZIP code 88232 is primarily assigned to Hagerman, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88232 in?

ZIP code 88232 falls within Chaves County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88232?

26% of residents in ZIP code 88232 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88232?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88232?

The median home value in ZIP code 88232 is $110,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 88232?

ZIP code 88232 has an estimated population of 2,611 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88232 in?

ZIP code 88232 observes the MST timezone.