88051 ZIP Code — Mule Creek, NM
Grant County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88051 is located in Mule Creek, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 337.01 square miles and serves a population of 64 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
64
population
337.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88051 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88051
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mule Creek | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 64 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 337.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.0368 |
| Longitude | -108.8915 |
| 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 | 60.9% | 60.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 22.7% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.7% | 14.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
64
Population
48.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$19,734
Per capita income
$191,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
47.1%
Home ownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
19.5%
Unemployment
48
Housing units
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
20–24
6
1
35–44
2
13
45–54
13
6
60–64
6
6
65–74
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 64 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 12 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 48.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 92.2% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 7.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.9% | 60.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 22.7% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.7% | 14.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
$10k–$15k
52.9%
$25k–$35k
35.3%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 52.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 35.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
37.5%
$200k–$300k
37.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 47.1% |
| Renter occupied | 52.9% |
| Vacant | 48.5% |
| Single-family detached | 24.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 65.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 90.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 70.6% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 52.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.4% |
| Wood | 17.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 11.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 24 | 70.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 17.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4 | 11.8% |
| Average household size | 1.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 9.7% | 69.7% |
| Married | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 77.4% | 18.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
18.9%
HS graduate
11.3%
Some college, no degree
7.5%
Associate's degree
49.1%
Bachelor's degree
5.7%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
72.7%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Other services
9.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.3% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 54.5% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 22.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 77.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
48.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
48.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 11.8% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 8.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 6.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 32.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 25.0% |
| 65 and over | 66.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 32.8% |
| Public insurance | 73.4% |
| No insurance | 17.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 64 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 3 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 4.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 59 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 53 | 82.8% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 9.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 10 | 15.6% |
| Polish | 9 | 14.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 6 | 9.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.1% |
| Internet access | 82.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88051
What city is ZIP code 88051 in?
ZIP code 88051 is primarily assigned to Mule Creek, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88051 in?
ZIP code 88051 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88051?
48% of residents in ZIP code 88051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 88051?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88051?
The median home value in ZIP code 88051 is $191,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 88051?
ZIP code 88051 has an estimated population of 64 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 88051 in?
ZIP code 88051 observes the MST timezone.