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Curry County
Texico, NM
88135
88135 ZIP Code — Texico, NM
Curry County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88135 is located in
Texico ,
New Mexico ,
within Curry County .
It covers approximately 143.15 square miles and serves a population of
1,357 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88135
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 $110,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $65,855. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 88135 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,357
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
143.15 sq mi
Water area
0.45 sq mi
Latitude
34.5257
Longitude
-103.1026
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.2%
51.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
35.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
12.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.8%
1.7%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$65,855
Median household income
$110,500
Median home value
$1,036
Median monthly rent
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 402 29.6% 18 and over 955 70.4% 65 and over 228 16.8% Median age 42.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 825 46% Hispanic or Latino 435 24.3% Other race 376 21% Two or more races 101 5.6% Black or African American 53 3% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.2%
51.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
35.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
12.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.8%
1.7%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 10.8% $15k–$25k 4.6% $25k–$35k 11.0% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 15.2% $100k–$150k 23.2% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $65,855
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $110,500 Median rent / month $1,036 Owner occupied 77.3% Renter occupied 22.7% Vacant 9.9% Single-family detached 71.5% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 26.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 12.2% 1990–1999 12.5% 1980–1989 9.6% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 12.2% 1950–1959 17.0% 1940–1949 10.5% 1939 or earlier 7.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 32.1% 3 bedrooms 47.9% 4 bedrooms 17.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.3% 1 vehicle 24.1% 2 vehicles 25.8% 3 or more 36.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.5% Electricity 49.2% Propane / LP gas 4.6% Wood 6.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 279 51.0% Cohabiting couple 70 12.8% Male householder, no spouse 62 11.3% Female householder, no spouse 136 24.9% Households with children under 18 188 34.4% Households with seniors (65+) 197 36.0% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.6% 25.2% Married 59.6% 51.9% Separated 3.3% 1.9% Widowed 3.8% 12.6% Divorced 8.8% 8.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.0%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 78 19.7% Kindergarten 33 8.3% Elementary school 184 46.5% High school 63 15.9% College / grad school 38 9.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Agriculture & mining
17.9%
Transportation & utilities
14.2%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
4.3%
Professional & management
4.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.6% Service 13.2% Sales & office 16.2% Natural resources & construction 12.2% Production & transportation 21.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.9% Government 12.5% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.1% Carpool 8.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 1.5% Other means 4.7% Avg commute (minutes) 18.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.0% Retirement income 14.3% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 26.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.4% High blood pressure 31.0% High cholesterol 26.2% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 22.7% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 5.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 16.4% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 15.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 65.4% Visited dentist 57.4% Cholesterol screening 84.4% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 93 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 5.5% 18–64 years 11.3% 65 and over 63.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.8% Public insurance 48.2% No insurance 15.6% Uninsured under 19 19.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,245 91.7% Spanish 182 14.6% Other Indo-European 182 14.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,128 83.1% Born in same state 1,061 78.2% Born in different state 472 34.8% Foreign born 67 4.9% Naturalized citizen 229 16.9% Not a US citizen 63 27.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 122 9% French 87 6.4% Arab 73 5.4%
Ancestry Count % English 14 1% Polish 7 0.5% Norwegian 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.3% Internet access 83.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88135
What city is ZIP code 88135 in?
ZIP code 88135 is primarily assigned to Texico, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88135 in?
ZIP code 88135 falls within Curry County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88135 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 88135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88135?
The median home value in ZIP code 88135 is $110,500.
Does ZIP code 88135 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 88135 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 88135?
ZIP code 88135 has an estimated population of 1,357 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 88135 in?
ZIP code 88135 observes the MST timezone.
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