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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 88119?
30.6
Median Age
67.2%
Male
32.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$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?
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
$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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