88353 ZIP Code — Vaughn, NM

Guadalupe County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88353 is located in Vaughn, New Mexico, within Guadalupe County. It covers approximately 495.69 square miles and serves a population of 528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88353

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 $48,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $26,471. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 88353 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.

528

population

495.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88353

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City	Status
Vaughn	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	528
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	495.69 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.6691
Longitude	-105.1023
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	87.7%	77.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	13.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	3.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

528

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$26,471

Median household income

$12,846

Per capita income

$48,500

Median home value

$414

Median monthly rent

51.3%

Home ownership

41.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	15.7%
18 and over	445	84.3%
65 and over	107	20.3%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39%

Two or more races 23.1%

White 19.1%

Other race 16.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	338	39%
Two or more races	200	23.1%
White	165	19.1%
Other race	142	16.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	87.7%	77.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	13.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	3.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 14.9%

$10k–$15k 13.6%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$10k–$15k	13.6%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
Median income	$26,471

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.2%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$48,500
Median rent / month	$414
Owner occupied	51.3%
Renter occupied	48.7%
Vacant	44.6%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	23.4%
1940–1949	17.3%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	24.7%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.5%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	39.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	22.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	43	27.9%
Female householder, no spouse	64	41.6%
Households with children under 18	38	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	54.5%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	79.0%	26.2%
Married	15.8%	26.2%
Separated	0.0%	6.0%
Widowed	2.7%	24.4%
Divorced	2.4%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 37.6%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	59.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	9.5%
Elementary school	43	34.1%
High school	71	56.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.3%

Manufacturing 30.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Education & healthcare 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 1.6%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.1%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	62.7%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.9%
Government	36.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	19.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 41.5%

Under 18 years 54.2%

18 and over 39.1%

Married-couple families 29.4%

Female-led households 48.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	18.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.8%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	39.9%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.1%
Public insurance	74.2%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	98.1%
Spanish	140	27.0%
Other Indo-European	140	27.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	503	95.3%
Born in same state	503	95.3%
Born in different state	455	86.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	4.7%
Not a US citizen	14	56.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	27	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	70.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88353

What city is ZIP code 88353 in?

ZIP code 88353 is primarily assigned to Vaughn, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88353 in?

ZIP code 88353 falls within Guadalupe County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88353?

42% of residents in ZIP code 88353 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88353 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 88353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88353?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88353?

Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 88353 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 88353 in?

ZIP code 88353 observes the MST timezone.