88201 ZIP Code — Roswell, NM

Chaves County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88201 is located in Roswell, New Mexico, within Chaves County. It covers approximately 2,643.26 square miles and serves a population of 26,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88201

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($61,464) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 88201 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,521

population

2,643.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roswell	Acceptable
Roswell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88203 Roswell (15.8 mi) 88230 Dexter (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,521
Population density	13,261 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	2,643.26 sq mi
Water area	5.06 sq mi
Latitude	33.4652
Longitude	-104.4145
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	42.4%	52.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.6%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

26,521

Population

13,261

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$61,464

Median household income

$33,309

Per capita income

$192,500

Median home value

$951

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

8,394

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

953

Under 5

928

991

5–9

965

833

10–14

812

1,054

15–19

1,027

934

20–24

909

1,740

25–34

1,695

1,444

35–44

1,406

1,585

45–54

1,543

707

55–59

689

864

60–64

842

1,435

65–74

1,398

565

75–84

550

330

85+

322

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,657	25.1%
18 and over	19,864	74.9%
65 and over	4,600	17.3%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

Two or more races 10%

Other race 8.1%

Asian 2.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	19,450	61.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5,230	16.5%
Two or more races	3,162	10%
Other race	2,559	8.1%
Asian	689	2.2%
Black or African American	452	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	181	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	52.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.6%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$61,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,500
Median rent / month	$951
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.3%
Electricity	57.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,549	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	742	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,737	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,802	28.5%
Households with children under 18	3,046	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,349	34.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	30.0%
Married	49.5%	43.5%
Separated	0.5%	1.4%
Widowed	4.6%	10.1%
Divorced	9.7%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 31.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	514	7.4%
Kindergarten	315	4.5%
Elementary school	2,697	38.9%
High school	1,093	15.8%
College / grad school	2,310	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,401	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,640	92.9%
Spanish	1,423	5.8%
Other Indo-European	1,190	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	99	0.4%
Other languages	126	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,205	91.3%
Born in same state	23,839	89.9%
Born in different state	14,936	56.3%
Foreign born	366	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,316	8.7%
Not a US citizen	1,127	48.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,043	7.7%
French	1,839	6.9%
Italian	1,446	5.5%
Dutch	182	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	160	0.6%
Polish	146	0.6%
German	66	0.2%
Irish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88201

What city is ZIP code 88201 in?

ZIP code 88201 is primarily assigned to Roswell, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88201 in?

ZIP code 88201 falls within Chaves County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88201?

17% of residents in ZIP code 88201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88201?

The median home value in ZIP code 88201 is $192,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 88201?

ZIP code 88201 has an estimated population of 26,521 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88201?

The median household income in ZIP code 88201 is $61,464, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 88201 in?

ZIP code 88201 observes the MST timezone.