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ZIP Code 88121

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

152
0/sq mi
$2,499
Median income
$187,500
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

House pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
30%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88121 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 760.0 square miles in House, Quay County, New Mexico. The area is home to 152 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 88121 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88121 sits at $2,499 (96% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $27,881. The poverty rate stands at 60.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $187,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 29.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88121 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 88121, House, 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

152

Population

760.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88121?

25.2

Median Age

66.7%

Male

33.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
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 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$2,499

Median Household Income

-96% vs state

$27,881

Per Capita Income

60.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88121 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$2,499 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

133

Total Housing Units

121

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

1.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.8%
Renter 70.2%

$187,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

1938

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 88121, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,198,000.

3

Businesses

15

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Utilities 3 100.0%

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 88121 in?
ZIP code 88121 (House) is located in Quay County, New Mexico. Quay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/quay-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88121?
ZIP code 88121 in House, NM has a population of 152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88121?
The median household income in ZIP 88121 is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88121?
The median home value in ZIP 88121 is $187,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88121 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88121?
ZIP code 88121 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88121?
In ZIP code 88121, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 88121?
In ZIP code 88121, approximately 29.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88121 is 60.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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