88348 ZIP Code — San Patricio, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88348 is located in San Patricio, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 31.00 square miles and serves a population of 449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88348

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 88348 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

449

population

31.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Patricio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88336 Hondo (5.5 mi) 88346 Ruidoso Downs (8.9 mi) 88324 Glencoe (10.5 mi) 88351 Tinnie (11.3 mi) 88345 Ruidoso (17.7 mi) 88312 Alto (19.1 mi) 88340 Mescalero (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	449
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	31.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.3655
Longitude	-105.3442
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	10.4%	2.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

449

Population

People per sq mi

67.8

Median age

Median household income

$47,330

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

306

Housing units

44.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	21	4.7%
18 and over	428	95.3%
65 and over	247	55.0%
Median age	67.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	424	89.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	5.3%
Two or more races	20	4.2%
Other race	5	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	10.4%	2.3%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 39.2%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 18.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	39.2%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	18.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 32.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	49.0%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.5%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	4.4%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.7%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	51.5%
Wood	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	67.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	27	13.2%
Households with children under 18	25	12.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	78.4%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	1.1%	18.6%
Married	69.1%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.6%	25.3%
Divorced	21.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 6.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	44.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	9.5%
Elementary school	19	90.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 54.7%

Other services 14.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Public administration 11.7%

Education & healthcare 5.5%

Retail trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	33.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.6%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	54.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	38.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	79.4%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	20.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	47.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	449	100.0%
Spanish	30	6.7%
Other Indo-European	30	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	449	100.0%
Born in same state	449	100.0%
Born in different state	238	53.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	97	21.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	15.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88348

What city is ZIP code 88348 in?

ZIP code 88348 is primarily assigned to San Patricio, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88348 in?

ZIP code 88348 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88348 have an older population?

55% of residents in ZIP code 88348 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88348 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 88348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 88348?

ZIP code 88348 has an estimated population of 449 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88348 in?

ZIP code 88348 observes the MST timezone.