Clovis, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88101
Curry County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,006
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,587
- Median income Below-median income area
- $172,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clovis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88101 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, with 45,006 residents across 1376.3 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88101 reports a modest median household income of $56,587 (5% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,413. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,300 (20% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $1,030; owner occupancy is 61.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Curry County, so 88101 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 88101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clovis, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Construction
Construction
91 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 88101, Clovis, 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
45,006
Population
1376.3
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88101?
31.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
9.9%
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?
$56,587
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$29,413
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88101 ranks nationally
Clovis, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,587 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,061housing units
20,061
Total Housing Units
17,438
Occupied Units
2,623
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,300
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,030
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88101 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 183 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 196 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 217 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 236 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 236 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 927 business establishments in ZIP 88101, employing approximately 12,115 people with a combined annual payroll of $460,093,000.
927
Businesses
12,115
Employees
$460.1M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 171 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 111 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 91 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 3.2% |
| Information | 16 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 88101 vs 88103 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88103 | Cannon Afb, NM | 278 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88101, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (45,006 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 88101 in?
ZIP code 88101 (Clovis) is located in Curry County, New Mexico. Curry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/curry-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88101?
ZIP code 88101 in Clovis, NM has a population of 45,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88101?
The median household income in ZIP 88101 is $56,587, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88101?
The median home value in ZIP 88101 is $172,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88101 is White at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88101?
ZIP code 88101 has 927 business establishments employing approximately 12,115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88101 are: Retail trade (171), Health care and social assistance (111), Accommodation and food services (103). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88101?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88101 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88101?
In ZIP code 88101, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 88101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88101 is 16.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88101?
In ZIP code 88101, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88101 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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