88124 ZIP Code — Melrose, NM

Curry County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88124 is located in Melrose, New Mexico, within Curry County. It covers approximately 749.11 square miles and serves a population of 859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88124

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 88124 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

859

population

749.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88427 Mcalister (13.5 mi) 88118 Floyd (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	859
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	749.11 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	34.5488
Longitude	-103.6608
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	48.4%	51.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

859

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$36,042

Per capita income

$124,500

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	18.6%
18 and over	699	81.4%
65 and over	230	26.8%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

Other race 7.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	729	75.9%
Hispanic or Latino	102	10.6%
Other race	68	7.1%
Two or more races	59	6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	51.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,500
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	21.7%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	64	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	84	22.0%
Households with children under 18	83	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	41.1%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	16.8%
Married	67.6%	59.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	8.5%
Divorced	12.3%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 30.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.8%
Kindergarten	5	2.7%
Elementary school	73	39.5%
High school	30	16.2%
College / grad school	70	37.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.8%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Construction 9.7%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.2%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 75.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	804	93.6%
Spanish	35	4.4%
Other Indo-European	34	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	822	95.7%
Born in same state	813	94.6%
Born in different state	504	58.7%
Foreign born	9	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	4.3%
Not a US citizen	37	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	117	13.6%
Italian	116	13.5%
Arab	63	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	3.3%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88124

What city is ZIP code 88124 in?

ZIP code 88124 is primarily assigned to Melrose, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88124 in?

ZIP code 88124 falls within Curry County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88124 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 88124 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88124 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 88124 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 88124 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 88124 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88124?

16% of residents in ZIP code 88124 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 88124 in?

ZIP code 88124 observes the MST timezone.