88028 ZIP Code — Cliff, NM

Grant County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88028 is located in Cliff, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 183.22 square miles and serves a population of 277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88028

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,563. 68% 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.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 88028 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

277

population

183.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cliff	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	277
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	183.22 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.9622
Longitude	-108.6108
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	81.0%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

277

Population

People per sq mi

66.9

Median age

$36,563

Median household income

$25,616

Per capita income

$240,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	6.5%
18 and over	259	93.5%
65 and over	155	56.0%
Median age	66.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Other race 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	254	84.7%
Hispanic or Latino	23	7.7%
Two or more races	16	5.3%
Other race	7	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.0%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 29.9%

$35k–$50k 34.7%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	29.9%
$35k–$50k	34.7%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
Median income	$36,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	44.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.1%
2 vehicles	65.3%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.6%
Electricity	25.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Wood	42.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	29.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	66	44.9%
Households with children under 18	6	4.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	77.6%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	0.0%
Married	33.3%	49.2%
Separated	0.0%	5.1%
Widowed	3.5%	31.4%
Divorced	39.7%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.7%

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Other services 18.5%

Agriculture & mining 16.0%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Information 4.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.3%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	59.3%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.0%
Retirement income	46.3%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	17.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	70.8%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	277	100.0%
Spanish	20	7.2%
Other Indo-European	20	7.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	277	100.0%
Born in same state	277	100.0%
Born in different state	158	57.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	91	32.9%
French	48	17.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	5.4%
English	12	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.1%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88028

What city is ZIP code 88028 in?

ZIP code 88028 is primarily assigned to Cliff, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88028 in?

ZIP code 88028 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88028 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 88028 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88028 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 88028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 88028 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 88028 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88028?

The median household income in ZIP code 88028 is $36,563, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 88028 in?

ZIP code 88028 observes the MST timezone.