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ZIP Code 88053

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

133
5/sq mi
$282,500
Median home value
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.7 square miles in Pinos Altos, Grant County, New Mexico. The area is home to 133 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 88053 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88053 sits at , while per-capita income is $36,617. The poverty rate stands at 47.8% and the unemployment rate at 44.4%. On housing, the median home value is $282,500 (31% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grant County, so you can benchmark 88053 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 88053, Pinos Altos, 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

133

Population

27.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88053?

72.7

Median Age

62.8%

Male

37.2%

Female

40.7%

Foreign-Born

White 38.1%
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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 86.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.7%

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

What does housing look like?

45

Total Housing Units

45

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$282,500

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

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

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ZIP 88053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88053 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
88022 Arenas Valley, NM 1,343 7.3 mi
88026 Santa Clara, NM 1,658 10.3 mi

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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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