88231 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 88231 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 88231 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 88231 is 4.3%.
| Population | 3,565 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.88% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,264 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,042 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.38% |
88231 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,860 | 60.08% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1,818 | 38.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 82 | 1.72% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
88231 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 274 | 36.44% |
| Black | 7 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 62.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
88231 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 138 | 8.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 174 | 11.23% |
| High School Diploma | 475 | 30.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 46 | 2.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 95 | 6.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 389 | 25.11% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 5.94% |
| Masters Degree | 118 | 7.62% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 1.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |