Lincoln County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) · 15 ZIP codes · 14 cities
15
ZIP codes
20,436
population (2021)
-0.3%
pop change since 2010
35027
FIPS code
Lincoln County ZIP code map
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is located in New Mexico and contains 15 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,436 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.3% from 20,497 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lincoln County is 35027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,436 |
| 2010 population | 20,497 |
| Change | -0.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35027 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lincoln County
Alto
Capitan
Carrizozo
Corona
Fort Stanton
Glencoe
Hondo
Lincoln
Nogal
Picacho
Ruidoso
Ruidoso Downs
San Patricio
Tinnie
ZIP codes for Lincoln County, NM (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88301 | Carrizozo | Lincoln | View map |
| 88312 | Alto | Lincoln | View map |
| 88316 | Capitan | Lincoln | View map |
| 88318 | Corona | Lincoln | View map |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton | Lincoln | View map |
| 88324 | Glencoe | Lincoln | View map |
| 88336 | Hondo | Lincoln | View map |
| 88338 | Lincoln | Lincoln | View map |
| 88341 | Nogal | Lincoln | View map |
| 88343 | Picacho | Lincoln | View map |
| 88345 | Ruidoso | Lincoln | View map |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs | Lincoln | View map |
| 88348 | San Patricio | Lincoln | View map |
| 88351 | Tinnie | Lincoln | View map |
| 88355 | Ruidoso | Lincoln | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,831
Population
49.2
Median age
$42,779
Median household income
$31,158
Per capita income
$135,500
Median home value
$334
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
15,575
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
417
Under 5
408
420
5–9
411
585
10–14
572
382
15–19
375
594
20–24
581
934
25–34
915
948
35–44
928
1,071
45–54
1,048
769
55–59
754
942
60–64
923
1,773
65–74
1,736
983
75–84
963
202
85+
197
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,414 | 11.9% |
| 18 and over | 16,417 | 88.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,854 | 37.0% |
| Median age | 49.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.4%
Hispanic or Latino
15.3%
Two or more races
12.9%
Other race
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,075 | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,594 | 15.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,023 | 12.9% |
| Other race | 807 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 503 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 366 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
14.7%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $42,779 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.9%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
19.3%
$500k–$1M
10.0%
$1M+
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,500 |
| Median rent / month | $334 |
| Owner occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter occupied | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 39.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 31.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 39.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.1% |
| Electricity | 10.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.8% |
| Wood | 18.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,075 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 701 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,614 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,431 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,783 | 15.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,235 | 54.4% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.0% | 13.3% |
| Married | 57.8% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 14.4% |
| Divorced | 16.0% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 170 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 112 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,457 | 54.9% |
| High school | 745 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 689 | 6.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Construction
17.7%
Agriculture & mining
13.1%
Public administration
11.0%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Professional & management
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Manufacturing
1.0%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.4% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 48.5% |
| Government | 25.2% |
| Self-employed | 26.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.2% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
23.3%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
14.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 63.2% |
| Retirement income | 37.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,618 | 11.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 24.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.2% |
| Public insurance | 61.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,006 | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 499 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 476 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,979 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,714 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,361 | 48.7% |
| Foreign born | 265 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 852 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 394 | 26.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,102 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 1,981 | 10% |
| Arab | 1,743 | 8.8% |
| Polish | 62 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 61 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 21 | 0.1% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.5% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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