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Grant County
Santa Clara, NM
88026
88026 ZIP Code — Santa Clara, NM
Grant County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88026 is located in
Santa Clara ,
New Mexico ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 4.71 square miles and serves a population of
1,610 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88026
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $46,078. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 88026 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,610
Population density
342 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
4.71 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
32.7832
Longitude
-108.1651
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.7%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
20.3%
22.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.7%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$46,078
Median household income
$108,300
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 393 24.4% 18 and over 1,217 75.6% 65 and over 367 22.8% Median age 42.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,019 46.4% Hispanic or Latino 586 26.7% Two or more races 585 26.6% Other race 6 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.7%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
20.3%
22.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.7%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 8.6% $15k–$25k 13.7% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 25.6% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 4.9% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $46,078
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $108,300 Median rent / month $788 Owner occupied 68.5% Renter occupied 31.5% Vacant 27.5% Single-family detached 53.5% Large apartment buildings 5.5% Mobile homes 36.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 7.6% 1990–1999 13.2% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 14.4% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 9.3% 1940–1949 11.4% 1939 or earlier 19.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 3.1% 2 bedrooms 21.5% 3 bedrooms 60.4% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.6% 1 vehicle 31.7% 2 vehicles 38.2% 3 or more 19.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.9% Electricity 88.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 176 31.7% Cohabiting couple 47 8.5% Male householder, no spouse 131 23.6% Female householder, no spouse 201 36.2% Households with children under 18 118 21.3% Households with seniors (65+) 271 48.8% Average household size 2.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.1% 45.5% Married 33.6% 22.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 15.6% 10.1% Divorced 16.7% 21.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.9%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 6.1% Kindergarten 35 12.5% Elementary school 120 43.0% High school 88 31.5% College / grad school 19 6.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.2%
Agriculture & mining
11.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
4.6%
Professional & management
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.6% Service 23.5% Sales & office 15.2% Natural resources & construction 29.9% Production & transportation 9.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.8% Government 16.0% Self-employed 11.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.4% Carpool 3.1% Public transit 0.6% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 12.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
31.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.2% Retirement income 29.2% Supplemental Security 7.6% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 28.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.3% High blood pressure 33.6% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 15.9% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 26.1% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.4% Binge drinking 12.0% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 20.4% Poor mental health 13.4% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 18.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.0% Visited dentist 55.8% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 14.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 76 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 30.1% Under 18 2.3% 18–64 years 28.7% 65 and over 63.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 40.9% Public insurance 68.4% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,501 93.2% Spanish 14 0.9% Other Indo-European 14 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,544 95.9% Born in same state 1,544 95.9% Born in different state 1,360 84.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 66 4.1% Not a US citizen 59 89.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 40 2.5% Italian 38 2.4%
Ancestry Count % French 34 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.5% Internet access 78.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88026
What city is ZIP code 88026 in?
ZIP code 88026 is primarily assigned to Santa Clara, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88026 in?
ZIP code 88026 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88026 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 88026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88026?
30% of residents in ZIP code 88026 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88026?
The median home value in ZIP code 88026 is $108,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 88026?
The median household income in ZIP code 88026 is $46,078, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 88026 in?
ZIP code 88026 observes the MST timezone.
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