Zip code 88418: Des Moines, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 88418
88418 is a rural zip code in Des Moines, New Mexico (Union County), covering 563 sq mi of land. About 536 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 30.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $77,813 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,400, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.9 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; management; and healthcare. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 88418 compares
- Residents under 1844.8%99thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%6th of 315 in NM
- 99thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%38th of 308 in NM
- Housing vacancy22.8%95thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%125th of 311 in NM
- 95thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%138th of 308 in NM
- Healthcare workers14.6%94thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%62nd of 308 in NM
- Work from home23.8%86thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%48th of 307 in NM
- Poverty rate18.1%80thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%147th of 311 in NM
- Homeownership rate74.8%66thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%204th of 311 in NM
- Diversity index54.460thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.781st of 315 in NM
- Average commute26.9 min55thU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min103rd of 235 in NM
- Median household income$77,81347thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05954th of 256 in NM
- Uninsured rate6.5%47thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%182nd of 312 in NM
- Broadband access88.5%26thU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%98th of 311 in NM
- 21stU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%257th of 315 in NM
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%158th of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$37,50015thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758138th of 278 in NM
- Median home value$165,40013thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100145th of 250 in NM
- Veterans2.7%12thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%251st of 315 in NM
- 9thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%193rd of 309 in NM
- Per capita income$21,8774thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218240th of 312 in NM
- Median age30.44thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4290th of 314 in NM
- 4thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%207th of 315 in NM
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%178th of 236 in NM
- 4thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477237th of 307 in NM
- Population5361stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246222nd of 315 in NM
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi283rd of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%304th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 88418 | Union | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 44.8% | 21.3% | 21.7% | 22% | 6th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 29.3% | 15.9% | 10.2% | 10% | 38th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 22.8% | 31.6% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 125th of 311 | |
| Government workers | 25% | 22.7% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 138th of 308 | |
| Healthcare workers | 14.6% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 62nd of 308 | |
| Work from home | 23.8% | 6.2% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 48th of 307 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.1% | 16.6% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 147th of 311 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.8% | 72.4% | 70% | 65.2% | 204th of 311 | |
| Diversity index | 54.4 | 55.3 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 81st of 315 | |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 16.7 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 103rd of 235 | |
| Median household income | $77,813 | $46,694 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 54th of 256 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.5% | 10.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 182nd of 312 | |
| Broadband access | 88.5% | 84.1% | 86.5% | 91% | 98th of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.7% | 22.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 257th of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.3% | 18.4% | 31% | 35.7% | 158th of 315 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,500 | $34,049 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 138th of 278 | |
| Median home value | $165,400 | $122,700 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 145th of 250 | |
| Veterans | 2.7% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 251st of 315 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.4% | 6.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 193rd of 309 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $21,877 | $38,234 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 240th of 312 | |
| Median age | 30.4 | 42.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 290th of 314 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% | 3.8% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 207th of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 29.4% | 35.3% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 178th of 236 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.362 | 0.649 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 237th of 307 | |
| Population | 536 | 4,013 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 222nd of 315 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 1/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 283rd of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 304th 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
- White60%
- Black1%
- Hispanic29%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial10%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 139
- Average household size
- 3.9
- Family households
- 79.9%
- Married couples
- 61.9%
- Living alone
- 20.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.7%
- Male / female
- 43% / 57%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Vacant
- 22.8%
- Median year built
- 1950
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 29.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 29.4%
- 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 | 88418 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $38,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,938 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $39,038 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,167 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.4%
- Households with broadband
- 88.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 64.7%
- No internet access
- 3.6%
- Without health insurance
- 6.5%
- Limited-English households
- 2.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Des Moines
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Union County
- Center point
- 36.7514° N, 103.6416° W
- Land area
- 563 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 88418
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88419 | Folsom, NM | 12 mi | $96,250 |
| 88414 | Capulin, NM | 21 mi | — |
| 88424 | Grenville, NM | 22 mi | — |
| 88415 | Clayton, NM | 32 mi | $44,952 |
| 88422 | Gladstone, NM | 34 mi | $61,346 |
| 81027 | Branson, CO | 35 mi | $46,458 |
| 81081 | Trinchera, CO | 36 mi | $39,255 |
| 87740 | Raton, NM | 40 mi | $52,815 |
| 81049 | Kim, CO | 41 mi | $44,904 |
| 88436 | Sedan, NM | 49 mi | — |
| 87747 | Springer, NM | 52 mi | $55,948 |
| 81082 | Trinidad, CO | 52 mi | $58,589 |
Questions about 88418
What city is zip code 88418?
88418 is assigned to Des Moines, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 88418 in?
88418 is in Union County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 88418?
About 536 people live in 88418, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 88418 in?
88418 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 88418?
The median household income in 88418 is $77,813.
What zip codes are near 88418?
The closest zip codes to 88418 are 88419, 88414, 88424, 88415, 88422.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88418, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.