Mule Creek, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88051

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

94
0/sq mi
$174,200
Median home value
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mule Creek pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 940.0 square miles in Mule Creek, Grant County, New Mexico. The area is home to 94 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 88051 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88051 sits at , while per-capita income is $18,329. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $174,200 (19% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88051 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 →

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 88051, Mule Creek, 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

94

Population

940.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88051?

28.2

Median Age

69.7%

Male

30.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$18,329

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 24.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

What does housing look like?

103

Total Housing Units

77

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

4.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$174,200

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88051 in?
ZIP code 88051 (Mule Creek) 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 88051?
ZIP code 88051 in Mule Creek, NM has a population of 94 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88051?
The median home value in ZIP 88051 is $174,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88051 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88051?
In ZIP code 88051, 24.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 88051?
In ZIP code 88051, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88051 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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