88346 ZIP Code — Ruidoso Downs, NM

Lincoln County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88346 is located in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 52.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88346

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $29,158. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 88346 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,770

population

52.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruidoso Downs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88324 Glencoe (2.9 mi) 88348 San Patricio (8.9 mi) 88345 Ruidoso (9 mi) 88336 Hondo (9.3 mi) 88312 Alto (10.8 mi) 88340 Mescalero (13.4 mi) 88341 Nogal (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,770
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	52.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.3585
Longitude	-105.4975
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	74.0%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,770

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$29,158

Median household income

$15,286

Per capita income

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,082

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

109

10–14

15–19

20–24

136

189

25–34

275

35–44

118

45–54

132

55–59

123

60–64

208

65–74

302

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	514	18.6%
18 and over	2,256	81.4%
65 and over	776	28.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.2%

Hispanic or Latino 23.7%

Two or more races 16.6%

Other race 9.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,532	42.2%
Hispanic or Latino	862	23.7%
Two or more races	604	16.6%
Other race	329	9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	214	5.9%
Black or African American	72	2%
Asian	19	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.0%	54.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	25.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	17.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 16.7%

$10k–$15k 15.9%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 24.4%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$10k–$15k	15.9%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	24.4%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
Median income	$29,158

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.3%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 26.5%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	23.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	56.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.8%
Electricity	18.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	299	27.9%
Cohabiting couple	132	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	225	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	414	38.7%
Households with children under 18	254	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	515	48.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	34.0%
Married	32.5%	31.1%
Separated	1.5%	10.7%
Widowed	7.9%	11.0%
Divorced	44.9%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	5.0%
Kindergarten	28	5.6%
Elementary school	270	53.6%
High school	68	13.5%
College / grad school	113	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 27.7%

Professional & management 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Other services 8.6%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	1.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.9%
Government	5.0%
Self-employed	39.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	9.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 73.3%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 55.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	13.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.9%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.3%
Public insurance	74.1%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,622	94.7%
Spanish	223	8.5%
Other Indo-European	223	8.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,472	89.2%
Born in same state	2,455	88.6%
Born in different state	1,396	50.4%
Foreign born	17	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	298	10.8%
Not a US citizen	20	6.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	234	8.4%
Arab	170	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88346

What city is ZIP code 88346 in?

ZIP code 88346 is primarily assigned to Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88346 in?

ZIP code 88346 falls within Lincoln County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88346?

35% of residents in ZIP code 88346 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88346 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 88346 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88346 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 88346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88346?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 88346 in?

ZIP code 88346 observes the MST timezone.