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De Baca County
Fort Sumner, NM
88119
88119 ZIP Code — Fort Sumner, NM
De Baca County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88119 is located in
Fort Sumner ,
New Mexico ,
within De Baca County .
It covers approximately 1,602.78 square miles and serves a population of
1,615 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88119
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 $250,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $32,188. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 88119 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,615
Population density
1,615 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
011
Geography
Land area
1,602.78 sq mi
Water area
10.76 sq mi
Latitude
34.3875
Longitude
-104.2827
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.9%
60.6%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
26.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
12.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.2%
0.2%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$32,188
Median household income
$250,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 427 26.4% 18 and over 1,188 73.6% 65 and over 304 18.8% Median age 28.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 945 36.9% Other race 815 31.8% White 633 24.7% Two or more races 165 6.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.9%
60.6%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
26.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
12.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.2%
0.2%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.9% $10k–$15k 8.9% $15k–$25k 24.6% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 7.2% $75k–$100k 2.0% $100k–$150k 25.5% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $32,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $250,000 Median rent / month $688 Owner occupied 66.2% Renter occupied 33.8% Vacant 36.9% Single-family detached 73.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.7% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.0% 2000–2009 1.9% 1990–1999 17.6% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 21.0% 1940–1949 11.2% 1939 or earlier 10.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 16.7% 3 bedrooms 53.4% 4 bedrooms 21.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.9% 1 vehicle 32.7% 2 vehicles 53.7% 3 or more 7.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 32.7% Electricity 48.2% Propane / LP gas 2.9% Wood 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 19.1% Cohabiting couple 153 22.0% Male householder, no spouse 271 39.0% Female householder, no spouse 138 19.9% Households with children under 18 215 30.9% Households with seniors (65+) 252 36.3% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 68.1% 35.1% Married 22.3% 31.7% Separated 0.1% 2.4% Widowed 4.8% 23.6% Divorced 4.6% 7.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
43.4%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.5% Bachelor's or higher 8.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 142 73.2% High school 48 24.7% College / grad school 4 2.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
24.8%
Transportation & utilities
23.7%
Education & healthcare
9.7%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Professional & management
2.9%
Public administration
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.7% Service 6.6% Sales & office 10.7% Natural resources & construction 52.7% Production & transportation 14.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.5% Government 6.3% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 16.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.5% Carpool 1.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.0% Work from home 0.7% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 11.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.6% Retirement income 21.2% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 19.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.3% High blood pressure 39.1% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 15.8% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 31.5% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 27.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 19.6% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 14.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 57.0% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 17.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 65 5.5%
Disability % Any disability 11.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.6% 65 and over 35.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.3% Public insurance 51.5% No insurance 9.4% Uninsured under 19 4.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,395 86.4% Spanish 15 1.1% Other Indo-European 15 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,610 99.7% Born in same state 1,596 98.8% Born in different state 1,269 78.6% Foreign born 14 0.9% Naturalized citizen 5 0.3% Not a US citizen 3 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 173 10.7% French 125 7.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 42 2.6% English 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 82.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88119
What city is ZIP code 88119 in?
ZIP code 88119 is primarily assigned to Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88119 in?
ZIP code 88119 falls within De Baca County, New Mexico.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 88119?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88119?
17% of residents in ZIP code 88119 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 88119 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 88119 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 88119?
The median household income in ZIP code 88119 is $32,188, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 88119 in?
ZIP code 88119 observes the MST timezone.
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