88072 ZIP Code — Vado, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88072 is located in Vado, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 26.06 square miles and serves a population of 2,937 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88072

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 $107,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,690. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 40% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 88072 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,937

population

26.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vado	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,937
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	26.06 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.1194
Longitude	-106.6317
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	80.9%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	7.5%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,937

Population

113

People per sq mi

24.8

Median age

$36,690

Median household income

$14,122

Per capita income

$107,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

41.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

616

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

125

187

5–9

186

270

10–14

270

15–19

20–24

170

25–34

169

228

35–44

227

138

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,283	43.7%
18 and over	1,654	56.3%
65 and over	201	6.8%
Median age	24.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.1%

Other race 36.1%

White 21.4%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,885	39.1%
Other race	1,742	36.1%
White	1,033	21.4%
Two or more races	143	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.9%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	7.5%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
Median income	$36,690

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 35.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	28.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	71.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	28.3%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.5%
Electricity	32.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	386	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	91	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	102	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	157	21.3%
Households with children under 18	452	61.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	21.3%
Average household size	3.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	35.9%
Married	51.2%	47.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	3.5%	2.0%
Divorced	6.9%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.8%

HS graduate 19.8%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	6.9%
Kindergarten	26	2.2%
Elementary school	776	66.6%
High school	226	19.4%
College / grad school	57	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.0%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Retail trade 14.0%

Professional & management 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Public administration 9.3%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	37.1%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	29.1%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 41.6%

Under 18 years 58.2%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 29.8%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	20.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	26.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	81.8%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	17.4%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.4%
Public insurance	64.0%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,687	91.5%
Spanish	1,069	39.8%
Other Indo-European	1,069	39.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,065	70.3%
Born in same state	2,065	70.3%
Born in different state	1,295	44.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	872	29.7%
Not a US citizen	232	26.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88072

What city is ZIP code 88072 in?

ZIP code 88072 is primarily assigned to Vado, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88072 in?

ZIP code 88072 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 88072 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 88072 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88072?

42% of residents in ZIP code 88072 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88072?

Approximately 40% of households in ZIP code 88072 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88072?

14% 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 88072 in?

ZIP code 88072 observes the MST timezone.