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 Low-density area
- $59,219
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,627. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $185,100 (14% below the average New Mexico ZIP); 97.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 88049.
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 88049?
63.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,627
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 88049 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Mimbres, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,219 Top 43% higher than 57% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
653housing units
653
Total Housing Units
361
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88049, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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