PlainZIP

Cliff, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88028

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

492
2/sq mi
$43,750
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cliff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88028 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cliff, Grant County, New Mexico, home to just 492 residents across 328.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88028 reports a modest median household income of $43,750 (26% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $29,218. Poverty here runs at 23.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $225,000 (5% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Grant County, letting you compare 88028 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 88028, Cliff, 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

492

Population

328.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88028?

63.6

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
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 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$43,750

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$29,218

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88028 ranks nationally

Cliff, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

186

Total Housing Units

127

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$225,000

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 88028, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,771,000.

9

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 88028 vs 88025 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
88025 Buckhorn, NM 256 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grant County

88061 standard
Silver City, NM
Pop: 18,585
88023 standard
Bayard, NM
Pop: 2,406
88026 standard
Santa Clara, NM
Pop: 1,658
88043 standard
Hurley, NM
Pop: 1,621
88022 standard
Arenas Valley, NM
Pop: 1,343
88041 standard
Hanover, NM
Pop: 1,243

Related Areas

Grant County Cliff, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88028 in? ▼
ZIP code 88028 (Cliff) is located in Grant County, New Mexico. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88028? ▼
ZIP code 88028 in Cliff, NM has a population of 492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88028? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88028 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88028? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88028 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88028? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88028 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88028? ▼
ZIP code 88028 has 9 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 88028? ▼
In ZIP code 88028, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 88028? ▼
In ZIP code 88028, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88028? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88028 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.