PlainZIP

Melrose, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88124

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

1,165
1/sq mi
$51,618
Median income
$161,100
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melrose pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88124 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88124 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico, home to just 1,165 residents across 2330.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88124 reports a modest median household income of $51,618 (13% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $35,806. Poverty here runs at 28.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $161,100 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $841 a month; 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 88124's numbers context; they should not be read 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 88124, Melrose, 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

1,165

Population

2330.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88124?

45.3

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

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?

$51,618

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,806

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88124 ranks nationally

Melrose, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,618 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

567

Total Housing Units

388

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$161,100

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$841

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 88124, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,679,000.

12

Businesses

67

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88124 in? ▼
ZIP code 88124 (Melrose) 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 88124? ▼
ZIP code 88124 in Melrose, NM has a population of 1,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88124? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88124 is $51,618, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88124? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88124 is $161,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88124? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88124 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88124? ▼
ZIP code 88124 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88124? ▼
In ZIP code 88124, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 88124? ▼
In ZIP code 88124, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88124? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88124 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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