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88253

New Mexico · 901 residents · 218 sq mi
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With 901 people, ZIP 88253 is a ZIP code in Chaves County. That is roughly 62% ahead of the Chaves County median. Density works out to 4 people per square mile. This skews young, with a median age of 34.0. The typical home is worth $168,300. About 29% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Chaves County, 88253 ranks 1st by median household income.

$85,813
US average: $82,259
$39,053
US average: $44,673
$168,300
US average: $376,019
29.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
218 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.9%
Age 65+
14.5%
48.3%
51.7%
2.86 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(382)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino45.4%(409)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(102)
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Chaves County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
88201$61,780
88203$42,207
88230$43,469
88232$65,000
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 88253?

ZIP code 88253 has about 901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88253?

The typical household in ZIP code 88253 earns about $85,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 88253 expensive?

In ZIP code 88253, the median home is worth about $168,300, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 88253?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 88253 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88253?

About 8.0% of people in ZIP code 88253 live below the federal poverty line.

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Chaves County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024