88427 ZIP Code — Mcalister, NM
Quay County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88427 is located in Mcalister, New Mexico, within Quay County. It covers approximately 210.20 square miles and serves a population of 100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
100
population
210.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88427 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88427
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mcalister | Acceptable |
| Mcalister | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 100 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 210.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7441 |
| Longitude | -103.6806 |
| 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 | 55.6% | 66.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 21.7% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 11.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
100
Population
54.4
Median age
$53,125
Median household income
$27,495
Per capita income
$85,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.5%
Home ownership
34.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
62
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
6
10–14
4
7
15–19
5
6
20–24
4
3
25–34
2
4
35–44
3
3
45–54
2
1
55–59
1
8
60–64
5
12
65–74
9
5
75–84
4
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 74 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 32 | 32.0% |
| Median age | 54.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
American Indian / Alaska Native
29%
Two or more races
11%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 60% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 29% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 11% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.6% | 66.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 21.7% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 11.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
$10k–$15k
7.5%
$15k–$25k
15.0%
$35k–$50k
25.0%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 7.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 25.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $53,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.1%
$50k–$100k
32.4%
$100k–$150k
5.4%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter occupied | 7.5% |
| Vacant | 38.5% |
| Single-family detached | 92.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 78.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.0% |
| 3 or more | 52.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 35.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 65.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 77.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 10.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 12.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24 | 60.0% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 30.0% |
| Married | 65.2% | 70.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
4.7%
Some college, no degree
34.4%
Associate's degree
17.2%
Bachelor's degree
29.7%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 45.5% |
| High school | 12 | 54.5% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
43.6%
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Other services
20.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 84.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 20.5% |
| Government | 51.3% |
| Self-employed | 28.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.7% |
| Carpool | 33.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.8 |
Poverty
All people
34.4%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
20.3%
Married-couple families
29.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.5% |
| Retirement income | 52.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 33.3% |
| 65 and over | 18.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.0% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 96 | 96.0% |
| 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) | 100 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 100 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 81 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 23 | 23% |
| French | 7 | 7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6 | 6% |
| English | 5 | 5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88427
What city is ZIP code 88427 in?
ZIP code 88427 is primarily assigned to Mcalister, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88427 in?
ZIP code 88427 falls within Quay County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88427?
34% of residents in ZIP code 88427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 88427 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 88427 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 88427 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 88427 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 88427 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 88427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 88427 in?
ZIP code 88427 observes the MST timezone.