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Grant County
Bayard, NM
88023
88023 ZIP Code — Bayard, NM
Grant County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88023 is located in
Bayard ,
New Mexico ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 48.95 square miles and serves a population of
2,184 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88023
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $35,742. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 88023 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,184
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
48.95 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
32.7169
Longitude
-107.8889
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
41.6%
22.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.3%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.7%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$35,742
Median household income
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 557 25.5% 18 and over 1,627 74.5% 65 and over 501 22.9% Median age 37.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 1,274 41.8% Hispanic or Latino 861 28.3% Two or more races 812 26.7% Other race 79 2.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 19 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
41.6%
22.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.3%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.7%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.7% $10k–$15k 11.9% $15k–$25k 15.0% $25k–$35k 17.4% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 1.3% $75k–$100k 16.5% $100k–$150k 12.3% $150k–$200k 2.4% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $35,742
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,700 Median rent / month $666 Owner occupied 64.6% Renter occupied 35.4% Vacant 26.5% Single-family detached 68.6% Large apartment buildings 5.4% Mobile homes 13.5% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.2% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 2.1% 1990–1999 8.0% 1980–1989 18.1% 1970–1979 10.5% 1960–1969 21.8% 1950–1959 22.3% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 9.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 11.3% 2 bedrooms 35.4% 3 bedrooms 44.0% 4 bedrooms 7.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 46.8% 2 vehicles 31.7% 3 or more 12.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 32.3% Electricity 62.3% Propane / LP gas 5.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 284 31.8% Cohabiting couple 13 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 352 39.4% Female householder, no spouse 244 27.3% Households with children under 18 174 19.5% Households with seniors (65+) 400 44.8% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.0% 52.5% Married 35.2% 28.4% Separated 9.5% 1.7% Widowed 8.5% 10.9% Divorced 6.9% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.6%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.8% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 30 6.5% Elementary school 210 45.5% High school 175 37.9% College / grad school 47 10.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.7%
Agriculture & mining
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Professional & management
4.9%
Public administration
2.7%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Transportation & utilities
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.2% Service 14.9% Sales & office 18.9% Natural resources & construction 22.7% Production & transportation 9.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.3% Government 18.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.4% Carpool 19.8% Public transit 3.4% Walk 5.0% Work from home 1.4% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 18.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.5% Retirement income 29.2% Supplemental Security 14.8% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 36.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.7% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 16.3% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 25.7% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.5% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 27.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 16.6% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 18.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.3% Visited dentist 55.1% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 89 5.5%
Disability % Any disability 23.1% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 53.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.3% Public insurance 78.1% No insurance 2.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,091 95.7% Spanish 46 2.2% Other Indo-European 46 2.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,040 93.4% Born in same state 2,040 93.4% Born in different state 1,572 72.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 144 6.6% Not a US citizen 61 42.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 175 8% French 152 7% Polish 10 0.5%
Ancestry Count % English 8 0.4% Dutch 6 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 80.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88023
What city is ZIP code 88023 in?
ZIP code 88023 is primarily assigned to Bayard, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88023 in?
ZIP code 88023 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88023?
28% of residents in ZIP code 88023 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 88023 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 88023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88023?
The median home value in ZIP code 88023 is $97,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 88023?
The median household income in ZIP code 88023 is $35,742, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 88023 in?
ZIP code 88023 observes the MST timezone.
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