88053 ZIP Code — Pinos Altos, NM
Grant County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88053 is located in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 15.04 square miles and serves a population of 185 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
185
population
15.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88053 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88053
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pinos Altos | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 185 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8808 |
| Longitude | -108.2091 |
| 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 | 85.1% | 60.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 2.1% | 22.7% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 14.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
185
Population
12
People per sq mi
55.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$27,598
Per capita income
$284,400
Median home value
$677
Median monthly rent
44.1%
Home ownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
37.9%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22
25–34
19
11
45–54
10
18
55–59
15
10
65–74
8
39
75–84
33
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 185 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 90 | 48.6% |
| Median age | 55.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.5%
Hispanic or Latino
31.7%
Two or more races
31.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 36.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 31.7% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 31.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 85.1% | 60.4% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 2.1% | 22.7% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 14.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
32.4%
$10k–$15k
23.5%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 32.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 23.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
44.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,400 |
| Median rent / month | $677 |
| Owner occupied | 44.1% |
| Renter occupied | 55.9% |
| Vacant | 18.4% |
| Single-family detached | 80.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.4% |
| Median rooms | 2.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 26.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 27.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 42.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.0% |
| Wood | 7.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 39 | 38.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 21 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 42 | 41.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 58 | 56.9% |
| Average household size | 1.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.5% | 0.0% |
| Married | 38.6% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
30.3%
Graduate / professional
16.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.5% |
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
Education & healthcare
55.6%
Other services
44.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 44.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| 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 | 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
58.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
58.4%
Married-couple families
33.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.9% |
| Retirement income | 34.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 16.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| High blood pressure | 39.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 34.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 9.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 11.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 6.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 26 | 14.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 11.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 27.6% |
| Public insurance | 54.6% |
| No insurance | 45.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 185 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 10 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 5.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 121 | 65.4% |
| Born in same state | 121 | 65.4% |
| Born in different state | 22 | 11.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 64 | 34.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 20.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 19 | 10.3% |
| Polish | 10 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10 | 5.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88053
What city is ZIP code 88053 in?
ZIP code 88053 is primarily assigned to Pinos Altos, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88053 in?
ZIP code 88053 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88053?
58% of residents in ZIP code 88053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 88053 have an older population?
49% of residents in ZIP code 88053 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 88053 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 88053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 88053 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 88053 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 88053 in?
ZIP code 88053 observes the MST timezone.