88049 ZIP Code — Mimbres, NM

Grant County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88049 is located in Mimbres, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 474.30 square miles and serves a population of 746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88049

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 $189,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,606. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 88049 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

746

population

474.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mimbres	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88041 Hanover (10.8 mi) 88023 Bayard (16.1 mi) 88022 Arenas Valley (19 mi) 88042 Hillsboro (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	746
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	474.30 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	32.9486
Longitude	-107.9121
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	62.2%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

746

Population

People per sq mi

65.6

Median age

$53,606

Median household income

$34,720

Per capita income

$189,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

612

Housing units

44.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

150

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	2.0%
18 and over	731	98.0%
65 and over	400	53.6%
Median age	65.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	724	94.3%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.9%
Other race	22	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.2%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 16.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	35.6%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
Median income	$53,606

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 25.2%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	31.0%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	14.8%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	12.4%
3 or more	50.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.9%
Propane / LP gas	32.0%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	56	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	227	54.2%
Households with children under 18	16	3.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	72.3%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	17.4%
Married	47.5%	30.5%
Separated	17.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	30.3%
Divorced	0.0%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 34.9%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	44.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	16.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	76	83.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 65.6%

Agriculture & mining 17.0%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Other services 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.8%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.4%
Government	65.6%
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 10.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.5%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	58.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	746	100.0%
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)	728	97.6%
Born in same state	728	97.6%
Born in different state	226	30.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	2.4%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	196	26.3%
French	126	16.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	75	10.1%
German	30	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.2%
Internet access	77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88049

What city is ZIP code 88049 in?

ZIP code 88049 is primarily assigned to Mimbres, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88049 in?

ZIP code 88049 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88049 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 88049 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 88049 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 88049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88049 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 88049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 88049 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 88049 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 88049 in?

ZIP code 88049 observes the MST timezone.