88263 ZIP Code — Malaga, NM

Eddy County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88263 is located in Malaga, New Mexico, within Eddy County. It covers approximately 120.38 square miles and serves a population of 183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

183

population

120.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malaga	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	183
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	120.38 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	32.1205
Longitude	-104.0076
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	0.0%	39.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	58.8%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	19.6%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

183

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$139,107

Median household income

$45,757

Per capita income

$232,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	27.9%
18 and over	132	72.1%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

Other race 12.9%

Group	Count	%
White	156	74.3%
Hispanic or Latino	27	12.9%
Other race	27	12.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	39.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	58.8%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	19.6%	4.8%	4.1%

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$100k–$150k	100.0%
Median income	$139,107

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 33.9%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 41.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	33.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	66.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	75.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	25.0%
4 bedrooms	41.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	66.1%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	19	33.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	23	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	0.0%
Married	54.5%	67.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.7%	32.7%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 28.0%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	51	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 31.9%

Agriculture & mining 20.9%

Construction 17.6%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Professional & management 14.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	61.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.5%
Government	61.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	33.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	22.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	19.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	183	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	170	92.9%
Born in same state	170	92.9%
Born in different state	67	36.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	7.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88263

What city is ZIP code 88263 in?

ZIP code 88263 is primarily assigned to Malaga, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88263 in?

ZIP code 88263 falls within Eddy County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88263 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 88263 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88263?

The median household income in ZIP code 88263 is $139,107, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 88263?

ZIP code 88263 has an estimated population of 183 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88263?

The median home value in ZIP code 88263 is $232,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 88263 in?

ZIP code 88263 observes the MST timezone.