88435 ZIP Code — Santa Rosa, NM

Guadalupe County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88435 is located in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, within Guadalupe County. It covers approximately 1,800.16 square miles and serves a population of 3,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88435

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($39,663) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 88435 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,615

population

1,800.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Rosa	Acceptable
Santa Rosa	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,615
Population density	3,615 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	1,800.16 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	34.9000
Longitude	-104.6946
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	71.1%	77.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	13.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	3.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,615

Population

3,615

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$39,663

Median household income

$30,591

Per capita income

$117,800

Median home value

$408

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

1,404

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

146

5–9

106

116

10–14

15–19

20–24

272

25–34

199

376

35–44

275

285

45–54

209

142

55–59

104

207

60–64

152

190

65–74

139

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	690	19.1%
18 and over	2,925	80.9%
65 and over	623	17.2%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.9%

Hispanic or Latino 27.5%

Two or more races 15.7%

Other race 14.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,692	33.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,372	27.5%
Two or more races	785	15.7%
Other race	714	14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	333	6.7%
Black or African American	87	1.7%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.1%	77.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	13.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	3.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$200k+ 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$200k+	14.5%
Median income	$39,663

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,800
Median rent / month	$408
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	27.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	41.0%
Wood	19.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	483	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	331	32.7%
Female householder, no spouse	180	17.8%
Households with children under 18	219	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	420	41.5%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	31.1%
Married	34.9%	30.7%
Separated	2.2%	0.7%
Widowed	3.6%	9.3%
Divorced	23.0%	28.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	130	19.8%
Elementary school	275	41.9%
High school	151	23.0%
College / grad school	101	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Public administration 13.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Other services 7.9%

Professional & management 5.8%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.4%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	4.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 21.7%

Female-led households 2.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.9%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.2%
Public insurance	64.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,458	95.7%
Spanish	463	13.4%
Other Indo-European	463	13.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,344	92.5%
Born in same state	3,344	92.5%
Born in different state	2,446	67.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	271	7.5%
Not a US citizen	111	41.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	214	5.9%
Arab	149	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	1.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.0%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88435

What city is ZIP code 88435 in?

ZIP code 88435 is primarily assigned to Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88435 in?

ZIP code 88435 falls within Guadalupe County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88435 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 88435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88435?

18% of residents in ZIP code 88435 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 88435 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 88435 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88435?

The median home value in ZIP code 88435 is $117,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 88435 in?

ZIP code 88435 observes the MST timezone.