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ZIP Code 88020

Hidalgo County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

882
0/sq mi
$75,500
Median income
$176,000
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Animas pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2940.0 square miles in Animas, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 882 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 88020 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88020 sits at $75,500 (27% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $36,928. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $176,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $782 per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88020 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88020, Animas, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

882

Population

2940.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88020?

48.5

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 55.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,500

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$36,928

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88020 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,500 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

430

Total Housing Units

274

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$176,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 88020, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,712,000.

16

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88020 in?
ZIP code 88020 (Animas) is located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Hidalgo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hidalgo-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88020?
ZIP code 88020 in Animas, NM has a population of 882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88020?
The median household income in ZIP 88020 is $75,500, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88020?
The median home value in ZIP 88020 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88020 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88020?
ZIP code 88020 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88020?
In ZIP code 88020, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88020?
In ZIP code 88020, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88020 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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