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Otero County
La Luz, NM
88337
88337 ZIP Code — La Luz, NM
Otero County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88337 is located in
La Luz ,
New Mexico ,
within Otero County .
It covers approximately 40.45 square miles and serves a population of
1,947 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88337
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 $123,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,212. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 88337 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,947
Population density
48 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
40.45 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
33.0329
Longitude
-105.8660
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.3%
52.9%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
37.6%
31.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
13.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$57,212
Median household income
$123,400
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 231 11.9% 18 and over 1,716 88.1% 65 and over 494 25.4% Median age 54.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Group Count % White 1,456 63.1% Hispanic or Latino 359 15.6% Two or more races 355 15.4% Other race 116 5% American Indian / Alaska Native 20 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.3%
52.9%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
37.6%
31.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
13.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 10.3% $15k–$25k 2.0% $25k–$35k 12.6% $35k–$50k 15.0% $50k–$75k 15.4% $75k–$100k 23.0% $100k–$150k 8.8% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 2.9% Median income $57,212
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $123,400 Median rent / month $708 Owner occupied 77.5% Renter occupied 22.5% Vacant 20.2% Single-family detached 53.4% Large apartment buildings 0.6% Mobile homes 46.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.4% 2000–2009 11.1% 1990–1999 38.3% 1980–1989 20.7% 1970–1979 13.9% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 54.5% 4 bedrooms 14.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 35.1% 2 vehicles 35.7% 3 or more 27.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.2% Electricity 14.7% Propane / LP gas 15.9% Fuel oil 3.1% Wood 25.2% Solar 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 359 42.3% Cohabiting couple 54 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 253 29.8% Female householder, no spouse 182 21.5% Households with children under 18 95 11.2% Households with seniors (65+) 319 37.6% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.7% 23.2% Married 45.7% 54.0% Separated 0.9% 2.4% Widowed 0.4% 6.6% Divorced 22.2% 13.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.3%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.1% Bachelor's or higher 27.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 47 16.7% Kindergarten 15 5.3% Elementary school 74 26.3% High school 70 24.9% College / grad school 75 26.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Public administration
6.5%
Professional & management
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.3% Service 16.8% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 9.8% Production & transportation 31.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.4% Government 28.4% Self-employed 5.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.8% Carpool 12.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 9.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.1% Retirement income 34.4% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 11.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.3% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 13.2% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 19.7% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 9.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.0% Visited dentist 63.7% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 283 16.5%
Disability % Any disability 26.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 29.1% 65 and over 32.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.7% Public insurance 45.8% No insurance 9.7% Uninsured under 19 13.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,882 96.7% Spanish 87 4.6% Other Indo-European 87 4.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,947 100.0% Born in same state 1,904 97.8% Born in different state 951 48.8% Foreign born 43 2.2% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 363 18.6% French 264 13.6% Italian 205 10.5%
Ancestry Count % English 40 2.1% Polish 26 1.3% German 10 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 97.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88337
What city is ZIP code 88337 in?
ZIP code 88337 is primarily assigned to La Luz, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88337 in?
ZIP code 88337 falls within Otero County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88337 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 88337 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 88337 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 88337 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88337?
15% of residents in ZIP code 88337 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 88337 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 88337 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 88337 in?
ZIP code 88337 observes the MST timezone.
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