88339 ZIP Code — Mayhill, NM

Otero County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88339 is located in Mayhill, New Mexico, within Otero County. It covers approximately 344.91 square miles and serves a population of 720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88339

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $278,500.

Median household income is $72,684. 86% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 88339 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

720

population

344.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88339

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mayhill	Acceptable
Mayhill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88347 Sacramento (10.7 mi) 88354 Weed (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	720
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	344.91 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	32.8817
Longitude	-105.5041
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	38.7%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

720

Population

People per sq mi

60.9

Median age

$72,684

Median household income

$34,376

Per capita income

$278,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

743

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

55–59

60–64

171

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	7.2%
18 and over	668	92.8%
65 and over	340	47.2%
Median age	60.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	705	97.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.5%
Two or more races	4	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 41.6%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	41.6%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$72,684

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 27.5%

$500k–$1M 16.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$278,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	65.7%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	26.5%
1980–1989	24.9%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	55.3%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	54.9%
Wood	9.4%
Solar	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	79.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	22	8.6%
Households with children under 18	27	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	80.8%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	4.2%
Married	53.4%	78.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.9%
Divorced	20.8%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 35.9%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	88.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 49.2%

Public administration 16.8%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Information 5.8%

Retail trade 4.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	47.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.0%
Carpool	35.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.1

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	85.5%
Retirement income	49.4%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	44.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	74.2%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	720	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)	711	98.8%
Born in same state	711	98.8%
Born in different state	279	38.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.2%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	95	13.2%
Polish	60	8.3%
Italian	35	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	4.7%
Irish	11	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88339

What city is ZIP code 88339 in?

ZIP code 88339 is primarily assigned to Mayhill, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88339 in?

ZIP code 88339 falls within Otero County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88339 have a large retiree population?

86% of households in ZIP code 88339 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 88339 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 88339 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88339?

17% of residents in ZIP code 88339 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88339 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 88339 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 88339 in?

ZIP code 88339 observes the MST timezone.