88253 ZIP Code — Lake Arthur, NM
Chaves County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88253 is located in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, within Chaves County. It covers approximately 218.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
About ZIP code 88253
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 $154,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,183
population
218.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88253 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88253
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Arthur | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,183 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 218.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.0040 |
| Longitude | -104.4459 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 575 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 52.6% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.3% | 30.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 14.8% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
1,183
Population
5
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$45,821
Per capita income
$154,200
Median home value
$1,096
Median monthly rent
63.4%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
292
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
53
Under 5
48
19
5–9
18
24
10–14
21
105
15–19
95
12
20–24
10
98
25–34
89
93
35–44
85
90
45–54
81
53
55–59
48
26
60–64
24
37
65–74
34
9
75–84
8
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 244 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 939 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 91 | 7.7% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.4%
Hispanic or Latino
13%
Two or more races
9.1%
Other race
5.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 984 | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 69 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 52.6% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 16.3% | 30.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 14.8% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
8.2%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
23.3%
$200k+
21.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 23.3% |
| $200k+ | 21.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.3%
$50k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k–$300k
29.3%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,096 |
| Owner occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter occupied | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 27.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.13 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% |
| 3 or more | 43.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.3% |
| Electricity | 37.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.1% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 220 | 58.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 29 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 46 | 12.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 82 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 149 | 39.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 53 | 14.1% |
| Average household size | 3.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 22.0% |
| Married | 43.6% | 57.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
25.2%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 6 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 73 | 40.3% |
| High school | 91 | 50.3% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 3.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
31.6%
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Other services
10.9%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Construction
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Professional & management
2.6%
Public administration
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 12.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.2% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 15.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 94.4% |
| Carpool | 1.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
38.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.1% |
| Retirement income | 7.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 69 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,082 | 91.5% |
| Spanish | 158 | 14.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 158 | 14.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,021 | 86.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,001 | 84.6% |
| Born in different state | 690 | 58.3% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 162 | 13.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 11.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 128 | 10.8% |
| French | 41 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 40 | 3.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.9% |
| Internet access | 82.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88253
What city is ZIP code 88253 in?
ZIP code 88253 is primarily assigned to Lake Arthur, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88253 in?
ZIP code 88253 falls within Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88253?
The median home value in ZIP code 88253 is $154,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 88253?
ZIP code 88253 has an estimated population of 1,183 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 88253 in?
ZIP code 88253 observes the MST timezone.