88045 ZIP Code — Lordsburg, NM

Hidalgo County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88045 is located in Lordsburg, New Mexico, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 1,397.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88045

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. Median home value is $86,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $46,071. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 88045 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,154

population

1,397.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lordsburg	Acceptable
Lordsburg	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,154
Population density	3,154 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	1,397.95 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	32.3492
Longitude	-108.7866
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	57.7%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	10.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,154

Population

3,154

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$46,071

Median household income

$24,312

Per capita income

$86,400

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

26.6%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,162

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

122

104

5–9

113

120

10–14

131

15–19

20–24

196

25–34

213

179

35–44

194

156

45–54

169

114

55–59

124

100

60–64

108

173

65–74

189

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	735	23.3%
18 and over	2,419	76.7%
65 and over	608	19.3%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.3%

Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

Two or more races 15.8%

Other race 7.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,170	53.3%
Hispanic or Latino	915	22.5%
Two or more races	643	15.8%
Other race	320	7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.3%
Black or African American	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	10.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$46,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 41.1%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,400
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	55.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.5%
Mobile homes	30.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.3%
Electricity	52.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	419	36.2%
Cohabiting couple	79	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	265	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	395	34.1%
Households with children under 18	310	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	429	37.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	30.4%
Married	34.7%	38.6%
Separated	2.1%	1.4%
Widowed	3.8%	15.7%
Divorced	20.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	6.2%
Kindergarten	21	3.6%
Elementary school	358	61.8%
High school	114	19.7%
College / grad school	50	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.9%

Retail trade 15.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Public administration 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Other services 2.7%

Construction 2.4%

Information 2.4%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.2%
Government	39.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 26.6%

Under 18 years 41.5%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 39.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,920	92.6%
Spanish	167	5.7%
Other Indo-European	163	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,034	96.2%
Born in same state	3,004	95.2%
Born in different state	1,992	63.2%
Foreign born	30	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	120	3.8%
Not a US citizen	95	79.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	183	5.8%
Arab	166	5.3%
Italian	130	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	41	1.3%
English	9	0.3%
Polish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88045

What city is ZIP code 88045 in?

ZIP code 88045 is primarily assigned to Lordsburg, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88045 in?

ZIP code 88045 falls within Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88045?

27% of residents in ZIP code 88045 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88045?

12% 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 88045 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 88045 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88045?

The median home value in ZIP code 88045 is $86,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 88045 in?

ZIP code 88045 observes the MST timezone.