Anthony, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88021
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,421
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,217
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anthony pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88021 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anthony, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, home to 18,421 residents across 2069.8 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88021 reports a modest median household income of $46,217 (22% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,933. The poverty rate is 27.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,000 (29% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $608; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 88021.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 88021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anthony, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88021.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88021, Anthony, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,421
Population
2069.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88021?
34.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
28.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$46,217
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$21,933
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88021 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Anthony, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,217 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,004housing units
6,004
Total Housing Units
5,597
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$608
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+16.4%
YoY Change (2022)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88021 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +14.8% | 162 |
| 2019 | -4.0% | 156 |
| 2020 | +9.6% | 171 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 176 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 139 business establishments in ZIP 88021, employing approximately 1,934 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,087,000.
139
Businesses
1,934
Employees
$54.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 13 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88021, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,421 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 88021 in?
ZIP code 88021 (Anthony) is located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Doña Ana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/doa-ana-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88021?
ZIP code 88021 in Anthony, NM has a population of 18,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88021?
The median household income in ZIP 88021 is $46,217, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88021?
The median home value in ZIP 88021 is $153,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88021 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88021?
ZIP code 88021 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 1,934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88021 are: Health care and social assistance (28), Retail trade (18), Transportation and warehousing (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88021 increased by 16.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88021?
In ZIP code 88021, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 88021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88021 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88021?
In ZIP code 88021, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88021 is 27.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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