88041 ZIP Code — Hanover, NM

Grant County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88041 is located in Hanover, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 436.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88041

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,733. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 88041 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,423
population
436.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88041 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Hanover Acceptable
Hanover Acceptable
Hanover Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
88022 Arenas Valley (8.8 mi) 88061 Silver City (10.6 mi) 88049 Mimbres (10.8 mi) 88023 Bayard (16.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,423
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 436.03 sq mi
Water area 0.62 sq mi
Latitude 32.8930
Longitude -108.0862
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 79.5% 60.4% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 12.9% 22.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 6.4% 14.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.7% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,423
Population
3
People per sq mi
60.6
Median age
$33,733
Median household income
$22,150
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.7%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
561
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
13
15
5–9
15
39
10–14
41
11
15–19
12
39
20–24
41
46
25–34
48
68
35–44
71
75
45–54
80
33
55–59
35
102
60–64
108
162
65–74
172
45
75–84
48
45
85+
47
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815811.1%
18 and over1,26588.9%
65 and over51936.5%
Median age60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or more races 12.9%
Other race 6.4%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,08361.6%
Hispanic or Latino33519.1%
Two or more races22712.9%
Other race1126.4%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 79.5% 60.4% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 12.9% 22.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 6.4% 14.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.7% 4.1%
Under $10k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 19.7%
$25k–$35k 36.6%
$35k–$50k 12.6%
$50k–$75k 12.8%
$75k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 2.2%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$15k–$25k19.7%
$25k–$35k36.6%
$35k–$50k12.6%
$50k–$75k12.8%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k2.2%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$33,733

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%
$50k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 23.2%
$150k–$200k 0.5%
$200k–$300k 26.7%
$300k–$500k 11.9%
$500k–$1M 5.9%
$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.7%
Renter occupied12.3%
Vacant25.2%
Single-family detached97.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.89

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.1%
2010–20199.1%
2000–20091.5%
1990–19992.3%
1980–198927.5%
1970–197913.3%
1960–19692.6%
1950–195918.4%
1940–19495.5%
1939 or earlier17.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.2%
1 bedroom8.7%
2 bedrooms24.4%
3 bedrooms56.1%
4 bedrooms4.0%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle21.6%
2 vehicles37.9%
3 or more40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.7%
Electricity32.5%
Propane / LP gas37.4%
Wood24.0%
Solar2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27960.4%
Cohabiting couple6113.2%
Male householder, no spouse4710.2%
Female householder, no spouse7516.2%
Households with children under 186113.2%
Households with seniors (65+)24953.9%
Average household size2.69

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.5%10.5%
Married50.1%46.7%
Separated1.1%5.6%
Widowed2.0%17.5%
Divorced30.3%19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.8%
HS graduate 44.4%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 4.6%
Bachelor's degree 16.7%
Graduate / professional 6.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.2%
Bachelor's or higher23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9571.4%
High school3828.6%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 15.8%
Agriculture & mining 14.1%
Manufacturing 14.1%
Retail trade 13.1%
Education & healthcare 12.8%
Transportation & utilities 12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Other services 4.4%
Public administration 3.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.8%
Service16.5%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction13.1%
Production & transportation36.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.8%
Government12.1%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.2%
Carpool3.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.8%
Work from home8.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.3

Poverty

All people 14.0%
Under 18 years 31.0%
18 and over 11.5%
Married-couple families 14.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.6%
Retirement income41.3%
Supplemental Security23.4%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP21.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.7%
High blood pressure40.4%
High cholesterol39.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis33.9%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer9.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.1%
Binge drinking10.5%
No physical activity21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist63.7%
Cholesterol screening93.2%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans16212.8%
Disability%
Any disability31.7%
Under 1831.0%
18–64 years26.7%
65 and over41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.2%
Public insurance68.2%
No insurance9.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,39898.2%
Spanish181.3%
Other Indo-European181.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,41399.3%
Born in same state1,41399.3%
Born in different state66346.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen100.7%
Not a US citizen660.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French17212.1%
Arab1309.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian463.2%
German70.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.5%
Internet access97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88041

What city is ZIP code 88041 in?

ZIP code 88041 is primarily assigned to Hanover, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88041 in?

ZIP code 88041 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88041 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 88041 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 88041 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 88041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88041 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 88041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 88041 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 88041 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 88041 in?

ZIP code 88041 observes the MST timezone.

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