PlainZIP

Mimbres, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88049

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

408
1/sq mi
$59,219
Median income
$185,100
Median home value
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mimbres pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88049 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88049 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mimbres, Grant County, New Mexico, home to just 408 residents across 510.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88049 reports a modest median household income of $59,219 (0% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $31,627. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $185,100 (14% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the New Mexico and national benchmarks above rather than reading 88049's numbers in isolation.

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 88049

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mimbres, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88049.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88049, Mimbres, 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

408

Population

510.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88049?

63.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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?

$59,219

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$31,627

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88049 ranks nationally

Mimbres, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,219 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%

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

What does housing look like?

653

Total Housing Units

361

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.2%
Renter 2.8%

$185,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 88049, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $573,000.

15

Businesses

25

Employees

$573K

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 20.0%
Retail trade 3 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 20.0%

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

Grant County Mimbres, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88049 in? ▼
ZIP code 88049 (Mimbres) 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 88049? ▼
ZIP code 88049 in Mimbres, NM has a population of 408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88049? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88049 is $59,219, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88049? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88049 is $185,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88049? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88049 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88049? ▼
ZIP code 88049 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88049? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88049 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88049? ▼
In ZIP code 88049, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 88049? ▼
In ZIP code 88049, approximately 97.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88049? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88049 is 3.2% 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.