Grady, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88120

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

239
0/sq mi
$70,458
Median income
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grady pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 796.7 square miles in Grady, Curry County, New Mexico. The area is home to 239 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 88120 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88120 sits at $70,458 (19% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $44,989. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $525 per month, and 47.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88120 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 →

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 88120, Grady, 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

239

Population

796.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88120?

68.8

Median Age

63.3%

Male

36.7%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
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 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%

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?

$70,458

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$44,989

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88120 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,458 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

200

Total Housing Units

172

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

1.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.1%
Renter 52.9%

$525

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 88120, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$129K

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88120 in?
ZIP code 88120 (Grady) 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 88120?
ZIP code 88120 in Grady, NM has a population of 239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88120?
The median household income in ZIP 88120 is $70,458, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88120 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88120?
ZIP code 88120 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88120?
In ZIP code 88120, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 88120?
In ZIP code 88120, approximately 47.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88120 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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