88038 ZIP Code — Gila, NM

Grant County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88038 is located in Gila, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 383.41 square miles and serves a population of 329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88038

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 $232,100.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 88038 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

329

population

383.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gila	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	329
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	383.41 sq mi
Water area	1.81 sq mi
Latitude	33.0517
Longitude	-108.4243
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	17.4%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	45.3%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

329

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

Median household income

$21,501

Per capita income

$232,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

37.5%

Poverty rate

48.8%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	17.9%
18 and over	270	82.1%
65 and over	64	19.5%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.2%

Two or more races 30.3%

Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

Group	Count	%
White	202	48.2%
Two or more races	127	30.3%
Hispanic or Latino	90	21.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.4%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	45.3%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 36.6%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	36.6%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	28.7%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 57.4%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	62.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	33.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	77.9%
3 bedrooms	17.9%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	65.3%
2 vehicles	9.9%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	14	13.9%
Cohabiting couple	37	36.6%
Male householder, no spouse	21	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	29	28.7%
Households with children under 18	16	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	31.7%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	22.5%
Married	14.1%	12.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	63.0%	59.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 2.6%

Some college, no degree 48.3%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 50.0%

Education & healthcare 50.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 37.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 41.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.4%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	65.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.3%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	18.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.4%
65 and over	67.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.9%
Public insurance	75.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	315	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	329	100.0%
Born in same state	329	100.0%
Born in different state	139	42.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88038

What city is ZIP code 88038 in?

ZIP code 88038 is primarily assigned to Gila, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88038 in?

ZIP code 88038 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88038?

38% of residents in ZIP code 88038 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88038 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 88038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 88038 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 88038 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 88038?

ZIP code 88038 has an estimated population of 329 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88038 in?

ZIP code 88038 observes the MST timezone.