88434 ZIP Code — San Jon, NM

Quay County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88434 is located in San Jon, New Mexico, within Quay County. It covers approximately 244.14 square miles and serves a population of 292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88434

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $50,192. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 88434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

292

population

244.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Jon	Acceptable
San Jon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88411 Bard (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	292
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	244.14 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.1306
Longitude	-103.3020
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	54.9%	66.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	21.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	0.5%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

292

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$50,192

Median household income

$36,797

Per capita income

$65,600

Median home value

$606

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

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	46	15.8%
18 and over	246	84.2%
65 and over	88	30.1%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 23%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	194	64.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	23%
Two or more races	21	7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.7%
Other race	8	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	66.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	21.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	0.5%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$50,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,600
Median rent / month	$606
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	32.6%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	19.9%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	52.5%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	35	28.7%
Households with children under 18	20	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	52.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	14.2%
Married	36.1%	52.8%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	25.5%
Divorced	12.9%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 44.4%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	6.5%
Elementary school	25	54.3%
High school	15	32.6%
College / grad school	3	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 37.0%

Public administration 25.9%

Other services 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Retail trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	49.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	28.1%
Government	63.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	42.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.5

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.8%
Retirement income	41.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	13.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	286	97.9%
Spanish	8	2.8%
Other Indo-European	5	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	292	100.0%
Born in same state	292	100.0%
Born in different state	193	66.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	10.3%
Italian	23	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	6.2%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	69.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88434

What city is ZIP code 88434 in?

ZIP code 88434 is primarily assigned to San Jon, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88434 in?

ZIP code 88434 falls within Quay County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88434 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 88434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 88434 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 88434 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88434?

The median home value in ZIP code 88434 is $65,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 88434?

ZIP code 88434 has an estimated population of 292 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88434 in?

ZIP code 88434 observes the MST timezone.