88345 ZIP Code — Ruidoso, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88345 is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 39.35 square miles and serves a population of 8,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88345

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 $230,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $37,469. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

8,498

population

39.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88345 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88345

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88345. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruidoso	Acceptable
Ruidoso	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88312 Alto (2.5 mi) 88324 Glencoe (7.3 mi) 88346 Ruidoso Downs (9 mi) 88341 Nogal (9.2 mi) 88340 Mescalero (13.6 mi) 88336 Hondo (16.3 mi) 88348 San Patricio (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,498
Population density	216 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	39.35 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.3927
Longitude	-105.6486
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	51.3%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,498

Population

216

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$37,469

Median household income

$27,738

Per capita income

$230,000

Median home value

$846

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

7,795

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

296

Under 5

328

193

5–9

215

182

10–14

203

15–19

226

351

20–24

390

403

25–34

447

502

35–44

557

377

45–54

418

203

55–59

226

345

60–64

383

555

65–74

617

382

75–84

425

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,824	21.5%
18 and over	6,674	78.5%
65 and over	2,050	24.1%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Two or more races 9.3%

Other race 3.6%

Black or African American 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,789	70.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,152	11.9%
Two or more races	899	9.3%
Other race	346	3.6%
Black or African American	283	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	158	1.6%
Asian	23	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$37,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

$1M+ 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,000
Median rent / month	$846
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	58.7%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.7%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,537	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	379	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	705	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,114	29.8%
Households with children under 18	961	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,530	41.0%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	29.6%
Married	52.2%	44.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	9.4%
Divorced	13.5%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	8.8%
Kindergarten	25	1.5%
Elementary school	563	34.4%
High school	357	21.8%
College / grad school	549	33.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 13.1%

Other services 8.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	18.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 12.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	546	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,874	92.7%
Spanish	108	1.4%
Other Indo-European	85	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,121	95.6%
Born in same state	8,043	94.6%
Born in different state	3,146	37.0%
Foreign born	78	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	377	4.4%
Not a US citizen	269	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,202	14.1%
French	1,012	11.9%
Arab	433	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	0.1%
Polish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88345

What city is ZIP code 88345 in?

ZIP code 88345 is primarily assigned to Ruidoso, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88345 in?

ZIP code 88345 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88345 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 88345 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88345?

The median household income in ZIP code 88345 is $37,469, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 88345?

ZIP code 88345 has an estimated population of 8,498 residents, with a density of 216 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88345?

The median home value in ZIP code 88345 is $230,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 88345 in?

ZIP code 88345 observes the MST timezone.