Zip code 88135: Texico, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 88135
88135 is a rural zip code in Texico, New Mexico (Curry County), covering 143 sq mi of land. About 1,500 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 41.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $70,417 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $145,000, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $930 a month.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.2 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and farming, fishing and forestry. 37% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 88135 compares
- Residents under 1830.5%96thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%35th of 315 in NM
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%55th of 236 in NM
- Uninsured rate16.7%91stWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%51st of 312 in NM
- Government workers21.4%88thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%180th of 308 in NM
- Veterans9.4%87thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%105th of 315 in NM
- 83rdU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%108th of 308 in NM
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%171st of 315 in NM
- Housing vacancy10.7%74thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%236th of 311 in NM
- Homeownership rate76.8%71stU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%190th of 311 in NM
- Median age41.568thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4172nd of 314 in NM
- 67thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%32nd of 315 in NM
- Diversity index54.660thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.777th of 315 in NM
- Poverty rate11.8%55thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%200th of 311 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$49,00953rdU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75863rd of 278 in NM
- Tech workers2.4%41stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%71st of 308 in NM
- Median household income$70,41736thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05972nd of 256 in NM
- 19thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477199th of 307 in NM
- 16thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06784th of 173 in NM
- Per capita income$28,45215thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218176th of 312 in NM
- 14thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%187th of 309 in NM
- Median home value$145,0008thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100163rd of 250 in NM
- 8thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%200th of 315 in NM
- Average commute18.2 min6thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min198th of 235 in NM
- Population1,5002ndU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246147th of 315 in NM
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%210th of 308 in NM
- Population density11/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi158th of 315 in NM
- Work from home1.8%1stU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%251st of 307 in NM
- Broadband access73.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%216th of 311 in NM
| Measure | 88135 | Curry | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 30.5% | 26.5% | 21.7% | 22% | 35th of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 65.8% | 48.2% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 55th of 236 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 16.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 51st of 312 | |
| Government workers | 21.4% | 23.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 180th of 308 | |
| Veterans | 9.4% | 12.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 105th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.1% | 8.7% | 10.2% | 10% | 108th of 308 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.3% | 13% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 171st of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 236th of 311 | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.8% | 62.7% | 70% | 65.2% | 190th of 311 | |
| Median age | 41.5 | 31.9 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 172nd of 314 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 16.4% | 10% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 32nd of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 54.6 | 60 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 77th of 315 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.8% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 200th of 311 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,009 | $37,055 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 63rd of 278 | |
| Tech workers | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 71st of 308 | |
| Median household income | $70,417 | $57,309 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 72nd of 256 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.398 | 0.461 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 199th of 307 | |
| Median gross rent | $930 | $1,024 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 84th of 173 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,452 | $29,608 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 176th of 312 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.8% | 8.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 187th of 309 | |
| Median home value | $145,000 | $171,200 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 163rd of 250 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.4% | 23.3% | 31% | 35.7% | 200th of 315 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 18.2 min | 16.5 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 198th of 235 | |
| Population | 1,500 | 47,638 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 147th of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.2% | 8.2% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 210th of 308 | |
| Population density | 11/sq mi | 34/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 158th of 315 | |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 3.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 251st of 307 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 73.4% | 89.2% | 86.5% | 91% | 216th of 311 |
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
- White52%
- Black3%
- Hispanic43%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 542
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 65.3%
- Married couples
- 58.3%
- Living alone
- 25.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.4%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 607
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Vacant
- 10.7%
- Median year built
- 1976
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 65.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.8%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (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 | 88135 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,764 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $22,813 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $28,393 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $62,841 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9%
- Households with broadband
- 73.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.7%
- No internet access
- 20.5%
- Without health insurance
- 16.7%
- Limited-English households
- 8.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Texico
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Curry County
- Center point
- 34.5600° N, 103.0777° W
- Land area
- 143 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
88135 spans 2 counties
- Curry County94% of land
- Roosevelt County7% of land
Zip codes near 88135
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88101 | Clovis, NM | 11 mi | $56,587 |
| 79009 | Bovina, TX | 11 mi | $65,333 |
| 88102 | Clovis, NM · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 79325 | Farwell, TX | 13 mi | $71,771 |
| 88103 | Cannon Afb, NM | 18 mi | — |
| 79035 | Friona, TX | 19 mi | $72,202 |
| 88133 | Saint Vrain, NM · PO box | 23 mi | — |
| 88112 | Broadview, NM | 25 mi | $60,516 |
| 79053 | Lazbuddie, TX | 30 mi | $116,750 |
| 79347 | Muleshoe, TX | 30 mi | $66,792 |
| 88120 | Grady, NM | 31 mi | $70,458 |
| 88124 | Melrose, NM | 33 mi | $51,618 |
Zip codes like 88135 elsewhere
Questions about 88135
What city is zip code 88135?
88135 is assigned to Texico, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 88135 in?
88135 is mostly in Curry County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 88135?
About 1,500 people live in 88135, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 88135 in?
88135 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 88135?
The median household income in 88135 is $70,417.
What zip codes are near 88135?
The closest zip codes to 88135 are 88101, 79009, 88102, 79325, 88103.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88135, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.