PlainZIP

Elida, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88116

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

455
0/sq mi
$54,239
Median income
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elida pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88116 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elida, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, home to just 455 residents across 4550.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88116 reports a modest median household income of $54,239 (9% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $45,911. Poverty here runs at 17.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 75.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the New Mexico and national benchmarks above rather than reading 88116's numbers in isolation.

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 88116, Elida, 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

455

Population

4550.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88116?

53.0

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
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 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$54,239

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$45,911

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88116 ranks nationally

Elida, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,239 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

224

Total Housing Units

178

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 88116, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $997,000.

10

Businesses

29

Employees

$997K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Roosevelt County Elida, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88116 in? ▼
ZIP code 88116 (Elida) is located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Roosevelt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roosevelt-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88116? ▼
ZIP code 88116 in Elida, NM has a population of 455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88116 is $54,239, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88116 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88116? ▼
ZIP code 88116 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88116? ▼
In ZIP code 88116, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 88116? ▼
In ZIP code 88116, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88116 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.