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ZIP Code 88021

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Anthony · Doña Ana County · New Mexico

Population
18,421

9/sq mi

Median income
$46,217

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,000

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.7%

Median age 34.3

Land area
2069.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 88021 in Anthony, New Mexico has a population of 18,421. The median household income is $46,217, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $153,000, 45% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 88021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2069.8 square miles in Anthony, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is home to 18,421 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 88021 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88021 sits at $46,217 (22% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $21,933. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $153,000 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $608 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88021 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 88021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88021.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 88021, Anthony, 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

18,421

Population

2069.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88021?

34.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

28.4%

Foreign-Born

White 16.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%

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

$21,933

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,004

Total Housing Units

5,597

Occupied Units

407

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$153,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Anthony, NM

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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