Zip code 88201: Roswell, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 88201
88201 is a rural zip code in Roswell, New Mexico (Chaves County), covering 2,643 sq mi of land. About 27,524 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,780 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $225,000, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $991 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 88201 compares
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.47741st of 307 in NM
- Poverty rate23.2%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%105th of 311 in NM
- Government workers22.2%90thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%169th of 308 in NM
- Healthcare workers12.9%88thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%68th of 308 in NM
- Residents under 1826.3%83rdU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%65th of 315 in NM
- 79thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%223rd of 311 in NM
- Homeownership rate75.5%68thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%198th of 311 in NM
- Diversity index57.266thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.757th of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate8.7%64thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%147th of 312 in NM
- Veterans6.8%63rdU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%155th of 315 in NM
- 53rdU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%214th of 315 in NM
- Population27,52444thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24626th of 315 in NM
- 41stU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%86th of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$36,77740thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218103rd of 312 in NM
- 38thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%107th of 315 in NM
- 34thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4233rd of 314 in NM
- 31stU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%124th of 236 in NM
- 28thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%175th of 308 in NM
- Median home value$225,00027thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10089th of 250 in NM
- 26thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%174th of 309 in NM
- Median household income$61,78023rdU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05992nd of 256 in NM
- 21stU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06770th of 173 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$39,29619thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758120th of 278 in NM
- Broadband access86.6%17thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%116th of 311 in NM
- Work from home6.2%12thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%194th of 307 in NM
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%126th of 308 in NM
- Average commute18 min6thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min203rd of 235 in NM
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi159th of 315 in NM
| Measure | 88201 | Chaves | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.514 | 0.498 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 41st of 307 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23.2% | 24.3% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 105th of 311 | |
| Government workers | 22.2% | 19.6% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 169th of 308 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 68th of 308 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.3% | 24.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 65th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 223rd of 311 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 71.3% | 70% | 65.2% | 198th of 311 | |
| Diversity index | 57.2 | 52.8 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 57th of 315 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.7% | 10.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 147th of 312 | |
| Veterans | 6.8% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 155th of 315 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.9% | 16.5% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 214th of 315 | |
| Population | 27,524 | 64,217 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 26th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.5% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 86th of 315 | |
| Per capita income | $36,777 | $28,881 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 103rd of 312 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 17.9% | 31% | 35.7% | 107th of 315 | |
| Median age | 37 | 37.2 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 233rd of 314 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.7% | 47.8% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 124th of 236 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.7% | 7.4% | 10.2% | 10% | 175th of 308 | |
| Median home value | $225,000 | $156,400 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 89th of 250 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5% | 6% | 5.2% | 174th of 309 | |
| Median household income | $61,780 | $52,938 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 92nd of 256 | |
| Median gross rent | $991 | $867 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 70th of 173 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,296 | $35,967 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 120th of 278 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.6% | 83% | 86.5% | 91% | 116th of 311 | |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 194th of 307 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 126th of 308 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 18 min | 19.3 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 203rd of 235 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 11/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 159th of 315 |
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
- White43%
- Black2%
- Hispanic49%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0.3%
- Other1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,153
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 67.5%
- Married couples
- 45.5%
- Living alone
- 26.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.8%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 11,531
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Vacant
- 12%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (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 | 88201 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $56,131 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,829 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,643 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $48,784 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,875 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.8%
- Households with broadband
- 86.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.7%
- No internet access
- 10.9%
- Without health insurance
- 8.7%
- Limited-English households
- 2.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Roswell
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Chaves County
- Center point
- 33.6688° N, 104.4967° W
- Land area
- 2,643 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
88201 spans 2 counties
- Chaves County87% of land
- Lincoln County13% of land
Zip codes near 88201
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88202 | Roswell, NM · PO box | 26 mi | — |
| 88230 | Dexter, NM | 32 mi | $43,469 |
| 88203 | Roswell, NM | 36 mi | $42,207 |
| 88351 | Tinnie, NM | 37 mi | — |
| 88116 | Elida, NM | 42 mi | $54,239 |
| 88122 | Kenna, NM · PO box | 43 mi | — |
| 88136 | Yeso, NM | 44 mi | $67,159 |
| 88343 | Picacho, NM | 45 mi | — |
| 88232 | Hagerman, NM | 47 mi | $65,000 |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur, NM | 47 mi | $85,813 |
| 88119 | Fort Sumner, NM | 48 mi | — |
| 88336 | Hondo, NM | 51 mi | — |
Zip codes like 88201 elsewhere
Questions about 88201
What city is zip code 88201?
88201 is assigned to Roswell, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 88201 in?
88201 is mostly in Chaves County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 88201?
About 27,524 people live in 88201, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 88201 in?
88201 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 88201?
The median household income in 88201 is $61,780.
What zip codes are near 88201?
The closest zip codes to 88201 are 88202, 88230, 88203, 88351, 88116.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88201, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.