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Deming, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88030

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

23,222
4/sq mi
$37,417
Median income
$130,200
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deming pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6634.9 square miles in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico. The area is home to 23,222 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 88030 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88030 sits at $37,417 (37% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $22,513. The poverty rate stands at 28.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $130,200 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $659 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88030 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 88030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88030.

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 88030, Deming, 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

23,222

Population

6634.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88030?

35.9

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 41.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%

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?

$37,417

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$22,513

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88030 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,417 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,853

Total Housing Units

8,791

Occupied Units

2,062

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$130,200

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$659

Median Rent

1980

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 88030 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.5% 140
2021 +12.5% 157
2022 +13.4% 178
2023 +19.3% 213
2024 +5.1% 223

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 348 business establishments in ZIP 88030, employing approximately 4,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,132,000.

348

Businesses

4,599

Employees

$181.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 54 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 45 12.9%
Construction 39 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 35 10.1%
Finance and insurance 17 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.7%
Manufacturing 11 3.2%
Wholesale trade 10 2.9%
Information 6 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%
Utilities 3 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.9%

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

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Luna County Deming, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88030 in? ▼
ZIP code 88030 (Deming) is located in Luna County, New Mexico. Luna County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/luna-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88030? ▼
ZIP code 88030 in Deming, NM has a population of 23,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88030 is $37,417, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88030 is $130,200, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88030 is White at 41.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88030? ▼
ZIP code 88030 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 4,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88030 are: Retail trade (57), Accommodation and food services (54), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88030 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 88030? ▼
In ZIP code 88030, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 88030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88030 is 18.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88030? ▼
In ZIP code 88030, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88030 is 28.9% 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 Deming, 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.

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