88316 ZIP Code – Capitan, New Mexico
88316 is a small ZIP code in Capitan, New Mexico, part of Lincoln County with a population of approximately 2,289 residents. At $66,042, the median household income here runs above the New Mexico average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $148,700 is well below the national average, with 85.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $906 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 42% single-family (decreasing).
At 9.7%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national average. About 25.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 58.1, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 88338, 88323, 88348.
ZIP Code 88316 Data
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ZIP 88316 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88316 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,289 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $906 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 58.1 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.9% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88338 – Lincoln
- 88323 – Fort Stanton
- 88348 – San Patricio
- 88351 – Tinnie
- 88324 – Glencoe
- 88301 – Carrizozo
- 88312 – Alto
- 88341 – Nogal
- 88346 – Ruidoso Downs
- 88318 – Corona
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88338 | LINCOLN | 180 | Not provided |
| 88323 | FORT STANTON | Not provided | Not provided |
| 88348 | SAN PATRICIO | 449 | Not provided |
| 88351 | TINNIE | 201 | Not provided |
| 88324 | GLENCOE | 112 | Not provided |