88401 ZIP Code — Tucumcari, NM

Quay County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88401 is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, within Quay County. It covers approximately 970.30 square miles and serves a population of 6,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88401

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 $65,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $40,313. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 88401 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,629

population

970.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88401

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City	Status
Tucumcari	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,629
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	970.30 sq mi
Water area	3.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.0928
Longitude	-103.7553
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	65.2%	66.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	21.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	11.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,629

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$40,313

Median household income

$25,221

Per capita income

$65,800

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

64.0%

Home ownership

24.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,569

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

136

270

5–9

283

274

10–14

288

142

15–19

150

20–24

413

25–34

434

427

35–44

449

395

45–54

415

265

55–59

278

211

60–64

222

402

65–74

421

164

75–84

172

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,539	23.2%
18 and over	5,090	76.8%
65 and over	1,336	20.2%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.2%

Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

Two or more races 11.3%

Other race 7.8%

Black or African American 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,700	58.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,450	17.9%
Two or more races	912	11.3%
Other race	632	7.8%
Black or African American	226	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	1.3%
Asian	50	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	66.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	21.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	11.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$40,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.2%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,800
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	64.0%
Renter occupied	36.0%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	25.9%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	39.2%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.5%
Electricity	41.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	1.4%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	867	30.4%
Cohabiting couple	248	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	898	31.5%
Female householder, no spouse	839	29.4%
Households with children under 18	585	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,093	38.3%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	28.5%
Married	34.2%	34.0%
Separated	7.2%	0.4%
Widowed	7.8%	18.8%
Divorced	16.3%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	7.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	946	58.5%
High school	247	15.3%
College / grad school	305	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.9%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Public administration 7.4%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.5%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.7

Poverty

All people 24.3%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 36.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	494	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,364	96.0%
Spanish	185	2.9%
Other Indo-European	185	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,481	97.8%
Born in same state	6,420	96.8%
Born in different state	4,008	60.5%
Foreign born	61	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	148	2.2%
Not a US citizen	45	30.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	545	8.2%
French	503	7.6%
Arab	230	3.5%
English	85	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	0.3%
Dutch	14	0.2%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88401

What city is ZIP code 88401 in?

ZIP code 88401 is primarily assigned to Tucumcari, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88401 in?

ZIP code 88401 falls within Quay County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88401?

24% of residents in ZIP code 88401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88401?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 88401 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 88401 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88401?

The median home value in ZIP code 88401 is $65,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 88401 in?

ZIP code 88401 observes the MST timezone.