Pinos Altos, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88053
Grant County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 133
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $282,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pinos Altos pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88053 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88053 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pinos Altos, Grant County, New Mexico, home to just 133 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 88053, but per-capita income is $36,617. Economic pressure is pronounced: 47.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 44.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $282,500 (31% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 60.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grant County, so 88053 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 88053, Pinos Altos, 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
133
Population
27.7
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88053?
72.7
Median Age
62.8%
Male
37.2%
Female
40.7%
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?
$36,617
Per Capita Income
47.8%
Poverty Rate
44.4%
Unemployment Rate
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
45housing units
45
Total Housing Units
45
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,500
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 88053, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $569,000.
4
Businesses
34
Employees
$569K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 88053 vs 88022 →
ZIP 88053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88026
Santa Clara (88026)
1,658 residents
- 88022
Arenas Valley (88022)
1,343 residents
- 88053 133
Pinos Altos (88053)
133 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88053 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 88053 in?
ZIP code 88053 (Pinos Altos) 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 88053?
ZIP code 88053 in Pinos Altos, NM has a population of 133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88053?
The median home value in ZIP 88053 is $282,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88053 is Two or More Ethnicities at 61.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88053?
ZIP code 88053 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88053?
In ZIP code 88053, 86.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.7% 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 88053?
In ZIP code 88053, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88053 is 47.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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