88027 ZIP Code — Chamberino, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88027 is located in Chamberino, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 2.03 square miles and serves a population of 708 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88027

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 $204,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $53,295. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 36% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 88027 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

708

population

2.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chamberino	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	708
Population density	349 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	2.03 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.0370
Longitude	-106.6852
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

708

Population

349

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$53,295

Median household income

$23,938

Per capita income

$204,700

Median home value

$600

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

30.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

31.3%

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

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	179	25.3%
18 and over	529	74.7%
65 and over	136	19.2%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.6%

Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

Other race 16.7%

Two or more races 14.5%

Group	Count	%
White	387	37.6%
Hispanic or Latino	321	31.2%
Other race	172	16.7%
Two or more races	149	14.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 4.8%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	4.8%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$53,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 47.9%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,700
Median rent / month	$600
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	47.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	23.4%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.9%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	34	14.7%
Households with children under 18	80	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	38.1%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	27.0%
Married	52.2%	56.7%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	8.5%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 23.0%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 28.4%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	33	18.0%
Elementary school	61	33.3%
High school	71	38.8%
College / grad school	18	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Public administration 18.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Construction 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.9%
Government	39.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 30.9%

Under 18 years 53.1%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	16.5%
Cash public assistance	17.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.0%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	695	98.2%
Spanish	249	35.8%
Other Indo-European	249	35.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	569	80.4%
Born in same state	569	80.4%
Born in different state	199	28.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	139	19.6%
Not a US citizen	48	34.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.6%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88027

What city is ZIP code 88027 in?

ZIP code 88027 is primarily assigned to Chamberino, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88027 in?

ZIP code 88027 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88027?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 88027 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88027?

31% of residents in ZIP code 88027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88027 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 88027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 88027?

ZIP code 88027 has an estimated population of 708 residents, with a density of 349 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88027 in?

ZIP code 88027 observes the MST timezone.