Zip code 88072: Vado, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 88072
88072 is a small-town zip code in Vado, New Mexico (Doña Ana County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 2,608 people live here, or 100 per square mile. The median resident is 27.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,750 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $99,600, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $764 a month.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and food service. 87% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 88072 compares
- Residents under 1835.2%99thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%19th of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate17.7%92ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%45th of 312 in NM
- 89thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%11th of 315 in NM
- Poverty rate21.5%87thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%127th of 311 in NM
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%86th of 309 in NM
- Broadband access95.4%79thU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%38th of 311 in NM
- Healthcare workers11.8%79thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%81st of 308 in NM
- Homeownership rate77.6%73rdU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%184th of 311 in NM
- 70thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477106th of 307 in NM
- 60thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%228th of 308 in NM
- 57thU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%97th of 236 in NM
- Average commute25.1 min44thU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min121st of 235 in NM
- Work from home9.3%30thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%151st of 307 in NM
- Veterans3.6%21stU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%227th of 315 in NM
- Housing vacancy3.7%18thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%296th of 311 in NM
- 16thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%268th of 315 in NM
- Population density100/sq mi13thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi73rd of 315 in NM
- Median household income$53,75013thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059135th of 256 in NM
- Diversity index18.912thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7251st of 315 in NM
- 11thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%194th of 308 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$35,2899thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758161st of 278 in NM
- Per capita income$22,3335thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218234th of 312 in NM
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067124th of 173 in NM
- Population2,6084thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246108th of 315 in NM
- Median home value$99,6002ndU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100207th of 250 in NM
- Median age27.82ndU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4299th of 314 in NM
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%237th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%181st of 308 in NM
| Measure | 88072 | Doña Ana | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 35.2% | 23.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 19th of 315 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 17.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 45th of 312 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 31.6% | 14.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 11th of 315 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.5% | 21.3% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 127th of 311 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.8% | 6.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 86th of 309 | |
| Broadband access | 95.4% | 90.6% | 86.5% | 91% | 38th of 311 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 81st of 308 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.6% | 65.5% | 70% | 65.2% | 184th of 311 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.461 | 0.478 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 106th of 307 | |
| Government workers | 15% | 24.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 228th of 308 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.5% | 54.4% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 97th of 236 | |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 22.8 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 121st of 235 | |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 151st of 307 | |
| Veterans | 3.6% | 7.4% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 227th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.7% | 8.2% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 296th of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.8% | 17% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 268th of 315 | |
| Population density | 100/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 73rd of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,750 | $56,848 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 135th of 256 | |
| Diversity index | 18.9 | 46.7 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 251st of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.2% | 9% | 10.2% | 10% | 194th of 308 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,289 | $34,515 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 161st of 278 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,333 | $29,907 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 234th of 312 | |
| Median gross rent | $764 | $934 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 124th of 173 | |
| Population | 2,608 | 224,266 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 108th of 315 | |
| Median home value | $99,600 | $220,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 207th of 250 | |
| Median age | 27.8 | 34.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 299th of 314 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.8% | 31.7% | 31% | 35.7% | 237th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 181st of 308 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White11%
- Black0%
- Hispanic89%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 782
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Family households
- 75.1%
- Married couples
- 41.2%
- Living alone
- 22.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.6%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 812
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Vacant
- 3.7%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 88072 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $78,029 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,953 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $47,672 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $42,467 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.2%
- Households with broadband
- 95.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 68%
- No internet access
- 4.6%
- Without health insurance
- 17.7%
- Limited-English households
- 42.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Vado
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Center point
- 32.1381° N, 106.6161° W
- Land area
- 26 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Vado (unincorporated)10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 88072
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88048 | Mesquite, NM | 2.3 mi | $43,750 |
| 88024 | Berino, NM | 5 mi | $38,333 |
| 88058 | San Miguel, NM · PO box | 7.1 mi | — |
| 88047 | Mesilla Park, NM | 7.9 mi | $48,049 |
| 88027 | Chamberino, NM | 8 mi | $61,250 |
| 79821 | Anthony, TX | 11 mi | $59,232 |
| 88003 | Las Cruces, NM | 12 mi | — |
| 88001 | Las Cruces, NM | 13 mi | $33,087 |
| 88046 | Mesilla, NM | 14 mi | — |
| 79835 | Canutillo, TX | 14 mi | $45,924 |
| 79913 | El Paso, TX · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 15 mi | $122,713 |
Zip codes like 88072 elsewhere
Questions about 88072
What city is zip code 88072?
88072 is assigned to Vado, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 88072 in?
88072 is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 88072?
About 2,608 people live in 88072, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 88072 in?
88072 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 88072?
The median household income in 88072 is $53,750.
What zip codes are near 88072?
The closest zip codes to 88072 are 88048, 88024, 88058, 88047, 88027.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88072, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.