ZIP Code 88038

ZIP code 88038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1077.5 square miles in Gila, Grant County, New Mexico. The area is home to 431 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 88038 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88038 sits at $18,317 (69% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $18,661. The poverty rate stands at 30.4% and the unemployment rate at 25.0%. On housing, the median home value is $216,600 (1% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.2, and the average commute is 46 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88038 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 →