88061 ZIP Code — Silver City, NM

Grant County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88061 is located in Silver City, New Mexico, within Grant County. It covers approximately 897.23 square miles and serves a population of 17,784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88061

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($46,627) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 88061 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,784

population

897.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silver City	Acceptable
Silver City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88022 Arenas Valley (5.8 mi) 88041 Hanover (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,784
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	897.23 sq mi
Water area	1.57 sq mi
Latitude	32.8502
Longitude	-108.2617
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	59.3%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,784

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$46,627

Median household income

$31,139

Per capita income

$178,300

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

6,553

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

425

Under 5

401

441

5–9

417

572

10–14

541

622

15–19

588

377

20–24

357

966

25–34

914

1,015

35–44

960

986

45–54

931

584

55–59

552

633

60–64

598

1,510

65–74

1,428

745

75–84

705

265

85+

251

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,389	19.1%
18 and over	14,395	80.9%
65 and over	4,904	27.6%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

Two or more races 13.7%

Other race 5.1%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	13,111	60.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3,785	17.5%
Two or more races	2,951	13.7%
Other race	1,091	5.1%
Black or African American	234	1.1%
Asian	219	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	178	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	22.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$46,627

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,300
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.1%
Electricity	33.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Wood	5.9%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,079	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	650	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,436	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,988	27.8%
Households with children under 18	1,190	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,346	46.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	29.9%
Married	42.6%	42.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%
Widowed	3.7%	10.8%
Divorced	10.9%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	246	6.4%
Kindergarten	123	3.2%
Elementary school	1,627	42.4%
High school	779	20.3%
College / grad school	1,059	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Retail trade 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Construction 5.9%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 36.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,693	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,958	95.4%
Spanish	524	3.1%
Other Indo-European	505	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,066	96.0%
Born in same state	17,002	95.6%
Born in different state	8,961	50.4%
Foreign born	64	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	718	4.0%
Not a US citizen	255	35.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,118	11.9%
Italian	1,590	8.9%
Polish	560	3.1%
Arab	495	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	270	1.5%
English	84	0.5%
Irish	25	0.1%
German	23	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88061

What city is ZIP code 88061 in?

ZIP code 88061 is primarily assigned to Silver City, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88061 in?

ZIP code 88061 falls within Grant County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88061 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 88061 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88061 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 88061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88061?

19% of residents in ZIP code 88061 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88061 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 88061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 88061 in?

ZIP code 88061 observes the MST timezone.