88265 ZIP Code — Monument, NM
Lea County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88265 is located in Monument, New Mexico, within Lea County. It covers approximately 75.27 square miles and serves a population of 129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
129
population
75.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88265 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88265
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monument | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 129 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 75.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.6195 |
| Longitude | -103.2683 |
| 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 | 52.9% | 40.1% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 35.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 20.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
129
Population
2
People per sq mi
60.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$54,539
Per capita income
$261,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
76
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
20–24
6
5
35–44
5
19
55–59
18
26
60–64
26
3
65–74
3
6
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 129 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 60.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.7%
Hispanic or Latino
30.6%
Two or more races
30.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 38.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 30.6% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 30.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.9% | 40.1% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 35.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 20.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
21.3%
$50k–$75k
34.4%
$150k–$200k
44.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 21.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 34.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 44.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
65.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 19.7% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 36.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 55.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 67.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 65.6% |
| 3 or more | 34.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 55 | 90.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 9.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12 | 19.7% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 20.3% |
| Married | 90.8% | 79.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
55.2%
Some college, no degree
36.2%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 13 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
62.9%
Agriculture & mining
21.0%
Other services
16.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 14.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 37.1% |
| Production & transportation | 48.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.4% |
| Carpool | 40.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
27.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
27.9%
Married-couple families
23.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 44.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 57.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 50.9% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 45.7% |
| Public insurance | 57.4% |
| No insurance | 10.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 129 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 10 | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 7.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 93 | 72.1% |
| Born in same state | 93 | 72.1% |
| Born in different state | 10 | 7.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 36 | 27.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 36.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88265
What city is ZIP code 88265 in?
ZIP code 88265 is primarily assigned to Monument, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88265 in?
ZIP code 88265 falls within Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88265?
28% of residents in ZIP code 88265 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 88265?
ZIP code 88265 has an estimated population of 129 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88265?
The median home value in ZIP code 88265 is $261,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 88265 in?
ZIP code 88265 observes the MST timezone.