88355 ZIP Code — Ruidoso, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88355 is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of 233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88355

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Overall, ZIP code 88355 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

233

population

0.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruidoso	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	233
Population density	1,059 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.3338
Longitude	-105.6808
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

233

Population

1,059

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

Median household income

$14,702

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

56.3%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

148

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	7.7%
18 and over	215	92.3%
65 and over	54	23.2%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 10.3%

Group	Count	%
White	209	89.7%
Two or more races	24	10.3%

Household income

$15k–$25k 56.3%

$25k–$35k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	56.3%
$25k–$35k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	56.3%
Renter occupied	43.8%
Vacant	49.5%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	38.4%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	37.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	62.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	56.3%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.3%
Electricity	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	18	18.8%
Cohabiting couple	24	25.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	56.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	18	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	56.3%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.5%	58.5%
Married	9.4%	41.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	28.1%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.1%

Some HS, no diploma 39.4%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 29.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	47.4%
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	18	42.9%
College / grad school	24	57.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 46.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.2%
Service	46.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	23.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	56.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.7%
Public insurance	77.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	233	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	233	100.0%
Born in same state	233	100.0%
Born in different state	126	54.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	22.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	10.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88355

What city is ZIP code 88355 in?

ZIP code 88355 is primarily assigned to Ruidoso, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88355 in?

ZIP code 88355 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88355 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 88355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 88355?

ZIP code 88355 has an estimated population of 233 residents, with a density of 1,074 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88355 in?

ZIP code 88355 observes the MST timezone.