88267 ZIP Code — Tatum, NM

Lea County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88267 is located in Tatum, New Mexico, within Lea County. It covers approximately 831.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88267

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 $91,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $51,600. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 88267 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,445

population

831.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88267 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88267

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88267. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tatum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88213 Caprock (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,445
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	831.73 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	33.3556
Longitude	-103.4100
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	41.9%	40.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	35.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	20.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	4.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,445

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$51,600

Median household income

$34,601

Per capita income

$91,500

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

562

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	310	21.5%
18 and over	1,135	78.5%
65 and over	296	20.5%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.1%

Hispanic or Latino 25.2%

Two or more races 24.3%

Other race 4.9%

Black or African American 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	832	43.1%
Hispanic or Latino	487	25.2%
Two or more races	469	24.3%
Other race	95	4.9%
Black or African American	49	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	40.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	35.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	20.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	4.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 13.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$51,600

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%

$50k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,500
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	27.2%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	342	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	92	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	118	19.7%
Households with children under 18	207	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	28.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	29.7%
Married	65.8%	57.0%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	4.7%
Divorced	7.5%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	152	44.8%
High school	115	33.9%
College / grad school	72	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.2%

Transportation & utilities 21.3%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Construction 11.1%

Other services 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 3.5%

Retail trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	18.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.2%
Carpool	23.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 70.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	60.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,388	96.1%
Spanish	217	15.6%
Other Indo-European	217	15.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,185	82.0%
Born in same state	1,179	81.6%
Born in different state	608	42.1%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	260	18.0%
Not a US citizen	59	22.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	131	9.1%
Italian	128	8.9%
French	92	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	0.4%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88267

What city is ZIP code 88267 in?

ZIP code 88267 is primarily assigned to Tatum, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88267 in?

ZIP code 88267 falls within Lea County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88267?

18% of residents in ZIP code 88267 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88267?

The median home value in ZIP code 88267 is $91,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 88267?

ZIP code 88267 has an estimated population of 1,445 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88267?

The median household income in ZIP code 88267 is $51,600, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 88267 in?

ZIP code 88267 observes the MST timezone.