88130 ZIP Code — Portales, NM

Roosevelt County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88130 is located in Portales, New Mexico, within Roosevelt County. It covers approximately 632.09 square miles and serves a population of 17,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88130

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $52,795. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 88130 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,776

population

632.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88130 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88130

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88130. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portales	Acceptable
Portales	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88132 Rogers (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,776
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	632.09 sq mi
Water area	5.31 sq mi
Latitude	34.0846
Longitude	-103.3307
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	57.1%	56.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,776

Population

People per sq mi

30.3

Median age

$52,795

Median household income

$24,720

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

5,259

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

557

Under 5

554

635

5–9

630

548

10–14

545

820

15–19

815

1,213

20–24

1,205

1,039

25–34

1,031

1,059

35–44

1,052

864

45–54

857

409

55–59

407

512

60–64

509

758

65–74

753

331

75–84

328

173

85+

172

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,239	23.8%
18 and over	13,537	76.2%
65 and over	2,515	14.1%
Median age	30.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.3%

Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

Two or more races 10.2%

Other race 10%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,659	58.3%
Hispanic or Latino	3,940	18.1%
Two or more races	2,218	10.2%
Other race	2,166	10%
Black or African American	374	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	194	0.9%
Asian	133	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	32	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	56.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$52,795

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	58.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,814	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	388	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,394	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,884	29.1%
Households with children under 18	1,857	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,921	29.6%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	33.6%
Married	41.0%	41.4%
Separated	2.7%	1.3%
Widowed	5.8%	11.0%
Divorced	10.3%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	197	3.7%
Kindergarten	210	3.9%
Elementary school	1,931	36.1%
High school	786	14.7%
College / grad school	2,230	41.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Public administration 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Other services 6.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 31.1%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	27.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	82.4%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	906	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.0%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,665	93.8%
Spanish	677	4.1%
Other Indo-European	660	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,327	91.8%
Born in same state	16,001	90.0%
Born in different state	9,221	51.9%
Foreign born	326	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,449	8.2%
Not a US citizen	435	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,240	7%
French	1,188	6.7%
Arab	881	5%
English	175	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	63	0.4%
Norwegian	11	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88130

What city is ZIP code 88130 in?

ZIP code 88130 is primarily assigned to Portales, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88130 in?

ZIP code 88130 falls within Roosevelt County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88130?

21% of residents in ZIP code 88130 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88130?

The median home value in ZIP code 88130 is $128,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 88130?

ZIP code 88130 has an estimated population of 17,776 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88130?

The median household income in ZIP code 88130 is $52,795, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 88130 in?

ZIP code 88130 observes the MST timezone.