88043 ZIP Code — Hurley, NM

Grant County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88043 is located in Hurley, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 71.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88043

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,868. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 88043 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,652
population
71.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88043

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City Status
Hurley Acceptable
Hurley Preferred
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,652
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 71.55 sq mi
Water area 0.69 sq mi
Latitude 32.3131
Longitude -108.2694
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 68.1% 60.4% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 22.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 14.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.7% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,652
Population
23
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$37,868
Median household income
$20,755
Per capita income
$82,300
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
23.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
760
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
31
102
5–9
96
61
10–14
56
35
15–19
32
81
20–24
76
13
25–34
13
120
35–44
112
56
45–54
52
98
55–59
92
81
60–64
76
94
65–74
87
61
75–84
57
19
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1843526.3%
18 and over1,21773.7%
65 and over33620.3%
Median age43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.5%
Two or more races 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Other race 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White86838.5%
Two or more races63428.1%
Hispanic or Latino60426.8%
Other race1205.3%
Asian190.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 68.1% 60.4% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 22.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 14.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 2.7% 4.1%
Under $10k 12.4%
$10k–$15k 7.8%
$15k–$25k 8.6%
$25k–$35k 16.8%
$35k–$50k 16.8%
$50k–$75k 20.2%
$75k–$100k 14.4%
$100k–$150k 2.0%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.4%
$10k–$15k7.8%
$15k–$25k8.6%
$25k–$35k16.8%
$35k–$50k16.8%
$50k–$75k20.2%
$75k–$100k14.4%
$100k–$150k2.0%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$37,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%
$50k–$100k 59.1%
$100k–$150k 16.5%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k–$300k 2.2%
$300k–$500k 4.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$82,300
Median rent / month$763
Owner occupied77.1%
Renter occupied22.9%
Vacant23.3%
Single-family detached71.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.7%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.1%
2000–20095.5%
1990–19992.4%
1980–19899.1%
1970–197914.8%
1960–19697.5%
1950–195920.7%
1940–19497.4%
1939 or earlier30.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom12.3%
2 bedrooms36.7%
3 bedrooms47.6%
4 bedrooms2.4%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle41.7%
2 vehicles34.2%
3 or more20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.1%
Electricity52.2%
Propane / LP gas2.4%
Wood8.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18025.5%
Cohabiting couple11215.8%
Male householder, no spouse9213.0%
Female householder, no spouse32345.7%
Households with children under 1817925.3%
Households with seniors (65+)25836.5%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.2%28.9%
Married32.9%28.4%
Separated0.5%3.9%
Widowed2.6%15.3%
Divorced23.8%23.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.3%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 29.6%
Associate's degree 8.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.2%
Graduate / professional 6.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool266.6%
Kindergarten61.5%
Elementary school25965.4%
High school8020.2%
College / grad school256.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.0%
Education & healthcare 24.2%
Retail trade 18.6%
Public administration 11.8%
Agriculture & mining 6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Professional & management 3.0%
Other services 0.9%
Manufacturing 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.3%
Service20.7%
Sales & office20.7%
Natural resources & construction26.2%
Production & transportation9.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector46.9%
Government42.8%
Self-employed10.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.0%
Carpool0.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home10.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.0

Poverty

All people 23.8%
Under 18 years 31.2%
18 and over 21.4%
Married-couple families 4.4%
Female-led households 22.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.1%
Retirement income15.3%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP30.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.0%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.0%
Binge drinking12.0%
No physical activity23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health17.0%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.9%
Visited dentist61.1%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans16713.7%
Disability%
Any disability25.1%
Under 1818.9%
18–64 years25.8%
65 and over31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.6%
Public insurance69.4%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 193.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,58896.1%
Spanish402.5%
Other Indo-European211.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages191.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,59396.4%
Born in same state1,59396.4%
Born in different state1,17070.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen593.6%
Not a US citizen5491.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian704.2%
French281.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab201.2%
German40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.8%
Internet access80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88043

What city is ZIP code 88043 in?

ZIP code 88043 is primarily assigned to Hurley, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88043 in?

ZIP code 88043 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88043 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 88043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88043?

24% of residents in ZIP code 88043 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88043 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 88043 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88043?

The median home value in ZIP code 88043 is $82,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 88043 in?

ZIP code 88043 observes the MST timezone.

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