Fort Sumner, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88119

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

1,932
0/sq mi
$253,000
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Sumner pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88119 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4830.0 square miles in Fort Sumner, De Baca County, New Mexico. The area is home to 1,932 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 88119 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88119 sits at -, while per-capita income is $34,177. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $253,000 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $387 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88119 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88119 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 88119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88119.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 88119, Fort Sumner, 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

1,932

Population

4830.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88119?

30.6

Median Age

67.2%

Male

32.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 37.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%

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?

$34,177

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,197

Total Housing Units

757

Occupied Units

440

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$253,000

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$387

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 88119, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,233,000.

48

Businesses

230

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 14.6%
Construction 5 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.3%
Information 3 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88119 in?
ZIP code 88119 (Fort Sumner) is located in De Baca County, New Mexico. De Baca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-baca-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88119?
ZIP code 88119 in Fort Sumner, NM has a population of 1,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88119?
The median home value in ZIP 88119 is $253,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88119 is White at 37.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88119?
ZIP code 88119 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88119 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88119?
In ZIP code 88119, 32.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 88119?
In ZIP code 88119, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88119 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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