88341 ZIP Code — Nogal, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88341 is located in Nogal, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 155.96 square miles and serves a population of 582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88341

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,188. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 88341 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

582

population

155.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88341 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88341

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88341. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nogal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88312 Alto (6.8 mi) 88345 Ruidoso (9.2 mi) 88324 Glencoe (14.5 mi) 88346 Ruidoso Downs (17.1 mi) 88301 Carrizozo (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	582
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	155.96 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	33.5040
Longitude	-105.7370
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	52.8%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

582

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$87,188

Median household income

$42,621

Per capita income

$226,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

365

Housing units

42.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	81	13.9%
18 and over	501	86.1%
65 and over	211	36.3%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

Two or more races 12.2%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	490	73%
Hispanic or Latino	89	13.3%
Two or more races	82	12.2%
Other race	10	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$87,188

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	54.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	30.3%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	37.3%
1970–1979	2.9%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.3%
Electricity	17.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	69.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	24	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	21	7.9%
Households with children under 18	64	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	48.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.8%	4.5%
Married	68.9%	72.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	9.4%
Divorced	17.1%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 9.6%

Some college, no degree 43.5%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	42.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	67	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 40.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.5%

Construction 12.5%

Education & healthcare 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 5.3%

Retail trade 4.9%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	0.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.6%
Government	50.2%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	25.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	568	97.6%
Spanish	27	4.8%
Other Indo-European	27	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	582	100.0%
Born in same state	567	97.4%
Born in different state	164	28.2%
Foreign born	15	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	13.4%
Arab	73	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	11.2%
German	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	99.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88341

What city is ZIP code 88341 in?

ZIP code 88341 is primarily assigned to Nogal, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88341 in?

ZIP code 88341 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88341 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 88341 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 88341 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 88341 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88341 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 88341 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 88341 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 88341 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 88341 in?

ZIP code 88341 observes the MST timezone.