88336 ZIP Code — Hondo, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88336 is located in Hondo, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 137.65 square miles and serves a population of 532 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88336

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,434. 80% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 88336 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

532

population

137.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88336 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88336

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88336. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hondo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88348 San Patricio (5.5 mi) 88324 Glencoe (9.3 mi) 88346 Ruidoso Downs (9.3 mi) 88351 Tinnie (14.8 mi) 88345 Ruidoso (16.3 mi) 88312 Alto (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	532
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	137.65 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.4421
Longitude	-105.3714
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	58.0%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

532

Population

People per sq mi

58.2

Median age

$32,434

Median household income

$18,346

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

296

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	23.7%
18 and over	406	76.3%
65 and over	126	23.7%
Median age	58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.9%

Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

Two or more races 19.9%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	390	57.9%
Hispanic or Latino	142	21.1%
Two or more races	134	19.9%
Other race	8	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 19.6%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 20.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 33.9%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.6%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	20.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	33.9%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
Median income	$32,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 36.6%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.8%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	27.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.8%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.1%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Wood	40.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	33	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	82	33.5%
Households with children under 18	56	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	45.7%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.9%	6.0%
Married	77.9%	68.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	15.7%	20.5%
Divorced	3.5%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 35.7%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	12.7%
Elementary school	94	74.6%
High school	16	12.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.0%

Retail trade 31.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Public administration 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.3%
Government	40.4%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.3

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	80.0%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.5%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	37.9%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.5%
Public insurance	65.4%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	532	100.0%
Spanish	13	2.4%
Other Indo-European	13	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	519	97.6%
Born in same state	519	97.6%
Born in different state	378	71.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	78.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88336

What city is ZIP code 88336 in?

ZIP code 88336 is primarily assigned to Hondo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88336 in?

ZIP code 88336 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88336 have a large retiree population?

80% of households in ZIP code 88336 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88336?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 88336 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 88336 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88336 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 88336 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 88336 in?

ZIP code 88336 observes the MST timezone.