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Grant County
Arenas Valley, NM
88022
88022 ZIP Code — Arenas Valley, NM
Grant County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88022 is located in
Arenas Valley ,
New Mexico ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 11.36 square miles and serves a population of
807 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88022
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 $180,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,545. 68% 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 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 88022 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
807
Population density
71 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
11.36 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
32.7970
Longitude
-108.1845
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.7%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
22.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$69,545
Median household income
$180,000
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 13 1.6% 18 and over 794 98.4% 65 and over 453 56.1% Median age 68.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.7%
Group Count % White 539 55% Hispanic or Latino 173 17.7% Two or more races 173 17.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 95 9.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.7%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
22.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 7.0% $25k–$35k 5.5% $35k–$50k 26.2% $50k–$75k 3.4% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 18.3% $150k–$200k 16.2% Median income $69,545
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $180,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.5% Renter occupied 8.5% Vacant 37.2% Single-family detached 33.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 66.9% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.4% 1990–1999 31.4% 1980–1989 26.8% 1970–1979 8.6% 1960–1969 19.2% 1950–1959 2.1% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 5.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.3% 2 bedrooms 32.2% 3 bedrooms 51.7% 4 bedrooms 8.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 23.5% 2 vehicles 19.8% 3 or more 53.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.6% Electricity 57.6% Propane / LP gas 22.3% Wood 5.5% No fuel used 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 243 74.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 42 12.8% Female householder, no spouse 43 13.1% Households with children under 18 11 3.4% Households with seniors (65+) 212 64.6% Average household size 2.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.4% 18.2% Married 71.4% 47.0% Separated 2.1% 0.0% Widowed 4.8% 19.7% Divorced 14.3% 15.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.7% Bachelor's or higher 28.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 13 23.6% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 42 76.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Professional & management
7.6%
Public administration
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.7% Service 13.7% Sales & office 10.5% Natural resources & construction 9.9% Production & transportation 10.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 36.0% Government 58.9% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.7% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 25.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.3% Retirement income 45.4% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.9% High blood pressure 34.8% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 28.2% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.3% Binge drinking 12.4% No physical activity 25.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 18.1% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 16.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.1% Visited dentist 56.8% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 111 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 20.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 38.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.1% Public insurance 58.2% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 807 100.0% Spanish 21 2.6% Other Indo-European 21 2.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 791 98.0% Born in same state 791 98.0% Born in different state 482 59.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 2.0% Not a US citizen 16 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 78 9.7% French 69 8.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 16 2% Polish 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.6% Internet access 94.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88022
What city is ZIP code 88022 in?
ZIP code 88022 is primarily assigned to Arenas Valley, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88022 in?
ZIP code 88022 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88022 have an older population?
56% of residents in ZIP code 88022 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 88022 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 88022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 88022 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 88022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 88022 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 88022 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 88022 in?
ZIP code 88022 observes the MST timezone.
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