88352 ZIP Code — Tularosa, NM

Otero County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88352 is located in Tularosa, New Mexico, within Otero County. It covers approximately 299.03 square miles and serves a population of 4,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88352

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 $118,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,651) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 88352 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,179

population

299.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88352 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88352

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88352. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tularosa	Acceptable
Tularosa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88314 Bent (12 mi) 88337 La Luz (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,179
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	299.03 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	33.1359
Longitude	-106.1032
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	45.3%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,179

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$46,651

Median household income

$24,054

Per capita income

$118,100

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

1,829

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

245

5–9

259

184

10–14

194

107

15–19

114

20–24

302

25–34

319

202

35–44

213

135

45–54

142

164

55–59

174

157

60–64

165

236

65–74

250

107

75–84

113

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,222	29.2%
18 and over	2,957	70.8%
65 and over	821	19.6%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.6%

Hispanic or Latino 26%

Two or more races 21.1%

Other race 7.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,462	43.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,467	26%
Two or more races	1,189	21.1%
Other race	420	7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	74	1.3%
Asian	34	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 24.1%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	24.1%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$46,651

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 36.7%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,100
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	48.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	659	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	55	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	295	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	242	19.3%
Households with children under 18	335	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	584	46.7%
Average household size	3.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	48.1%
Married	55.2%	38.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	3.4%
Divorced	18.2%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	5.0%
Kindergarten	69	5.4%
Elementary school	698	54.9%
High school	143	11.2%
College / grad school	299	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.2%

Retail trade 14.5%

Construction 12.1%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Public administration 9.4%

Professional & management 7.3%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	32.8%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.8%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	484	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,982	95.3%
Spanish	41	1.0%
Other Indo-European	36	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,094	98.0%
Born in same state	4,094	98.0%
Born in different state	2,178	52.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	85	2.0%
Not a US citizen	5	5.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	402	9.6%
Arab	220	5.3%
Italian	215	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	42	1%
Polish	14	0.3%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88352

What city is ZIP code 88352 in?

ZIP code 88352 is primarily assigned to Tularosa, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88352 in?

ZIP code 88352 falls within Otero County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88352 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 88352 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 88352 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 88352 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88352?

17% of residents in ZIP code 88352 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88352 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 88352 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 88352 in?

ZIP code 88352 observes the MST timezone.