Zip code 88401: Tucumcari, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 88401
88401 is a rural zip code in Tucumcari, New Mexico (Quay County), covering 970 sq mi of land. About 6,818 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 47.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,345 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $76,500, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $650 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 9.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and construction and repair. 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 88401 compares
- Government workers30.6%98thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%90th of 308 in NM
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.47728th of 307 in NM
- Poverty rate26.7%94thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%86th of 311 in NM
- Veterans11.9%94thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%73rd of 315 in NM
- Median age47.892ndU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4127th of 314 in NM
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%79th of 309 in NM
- Housing vacancy13.8%84thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%205th of 311 in NM
- 82ndU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%159th of 315 in NM
- Diversity index54.360thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.782nd of 315 in NM
- 58thU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%96th of 236 in NM
- Homeownership rate70.6%55thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%230th of 311 in NM
- Uninsured rate5.3%36thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%205th of 312 in NM
- Residents under 1820.6%36thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%146th of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$41,70328thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758106th of 278 in NM
- Per capita income$32,72027thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218130th of 312 in NM
- 26thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%161st of 308 in NM
- 20thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%150th of 315 in NM
- 19thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%185th of 308 in NM
- Population6,81811thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24667th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$49,3458thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059159th of 256 in NM
- 8thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%204th of 307 in NM
- Tech workers0.4%5thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%143rd of 308 in NM
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%211th of 315 in NM
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067146th of 173 in NM
- Broadband access76.3%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%199th of 311 in NM
- Population density7/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi184th of 315 in NM
- Median home value$76,5001stU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100226th of 250 in NM
- Average commute9.6 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min230th of 235 in NM
| Measure | 88401 | Quay | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 30.6% | 29.1% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 90th of 308 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.538 | 0.543 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 28th of 307 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 26.7% | 27.1% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 86th of 311 | |
| Veterans | 11.9% | 11.2% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 73rd of 315 | |
| Median age | 47.8 | 48.9 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 127th of 314 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.3% | 7.4% | 6% | 5.2% | 79th of 309 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.8% | 20.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 205th of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.7% | 26.4% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 159th of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 54.3 | 56.5 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 82nd of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.8% | 56% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 96th of 236 | |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 71.6% | 70% | 65.2% | 230th of 311 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.3% | 5% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 205th of 312 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.6% | 19.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 146th of 315 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,703 | $40,621 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 106th of 278 | |
| Per capita income | $32,720 | $31,573 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 130th of 312 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.9% | 7.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 161st of 308 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.9% | 19.6% | 31% | 35.7% | 150th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7% | 11.2% | 10.2% | 10% | 185th of 308 | |
| Population | 6,818 | 8,564 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 67th of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,345 | $41,946 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 159th of 256 | |
| Work from home | 5% | 6.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 204th of 307 | |
| Tech workers | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 143rd of 308 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 211th of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $650 | $712 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 146th of 173 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 76.3% | 76.4% | 86.5% | 91% | 199th of 311 | |
| Population density | 7/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 184th of 315 | |
| Median home value | $76,500 | $87,200 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 226th of 250 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 9.6 min | 11.4 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 230th of 235 |
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
- White42%
- Black0.1%
- Hispanic53%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,475
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 55%
- Married couples
- 36.7%
- Living alone
- 36.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.9%
- 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
- 4,033
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Vacant
- 13.8%
- Median year built
- 1963
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.2%
- Home value to income
- 1.6× (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 | 88401 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,353 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,126 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,265 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $66,514 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,374 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.3%
- Households with broadband
- 76.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.8%
- No internet access
- 13.1%
- Without health insurance
- 5.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Tucumcari
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Quay County
- Center point
- 35.0746° N, 103.7803° W
- Land area
- 970 sq mi
- Water area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
88401 spans 2 counties
- Quay County90% of land
- San Miguel County10% of land
Zip codes near 88401
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88433 | Quay, NM · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 88427 | McAlister, NM | 20 mi | $65,417 |
| 88120 | Grady, NM | 24 mi | $70,458 |
| 88434 | San Jon, NM | 25 mi | $38,750 |
| 88417 | Cuervo, NM | 28 mi | — |
| 88121 | House, NM | 30 mi | under $2,500 |
| 88431 | Newkirk, NM | 33 mi | — |
| 88426 | Logan, NM | 36 mi | $40,000 |
| 88411 | Bard, NM | 36 mi | $46,250 |
| 88416 | Conchas Dam, NM | 37 mi | — |
| 88124 | Melrose, NM | 38 mi | $51,618 |
| 88112 | Broadview, NM | 38 mi | $60,516 |
Zip codes like 88401 elsewhere
Questions about 88401
What city is zip code 88401?
88401 is assigned to Tucumcari, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 88401 in?
88401 is mostly in Quay County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 88401?
About 6,818 people live in 88401, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 88401 in?
88401 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 88401?
The median household income in 88401 is $49,345.
What zip codes are near 88401?
The closest zip codes to 88401 are 88433, 88427, 88120, 88434, 88417.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88401, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.