88081 ZIP Code – Chaparral, New Mexico
ZIP code 88081 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Chaparral, New Mexico, within Otero County with a population of approximately 17,183 residents. The median household income is $44,219 — below the New Mexico average and below the national average. At $90,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $754 is below the national average. Housing consists of 33% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 28.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 9.1%, well below the national average. The median age is 31.8, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 88002, 88342, 88011.
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ZIP 88081 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88081 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $90k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $754 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.8 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.8% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.1% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88002 – White Sands Missile Range
- 88342 – Orogrande
- 88011 – Las Cruces
- 88072 – Vado
- 79934 – El Paso
- 88048 – Mesquite
- 88052 – Organ
- 88024 – Berino
- 88047 – Mesilla Park
- 79924 – El Paso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88002 | WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE | 1,449 | $88,750 |
| 88342 | OROGRANDE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 88011 | LAS CRUCES | 30,831 | $73,362 |
| 88072 | VADO | 2,937 | $36,690 |
| 79934 | EL PASO | 26,620 | $77,010 |