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Portales, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88130

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

18,651
12/sq mi
$52,434
Median income
$135,000
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portales pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88130 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88130 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1621.8 square miles in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico. The area is home to 18,651 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 88130 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88130 sits at $52,434 (12% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $25,435. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $135,000 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $901 per month, and 59.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88130 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88130 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 88130

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88130.

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 88130, Portales, 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

18,651

Population

1621.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88130?

30.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%

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?

$52,434

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$25,435

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

14.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88130 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,434 17th percentile higher than 17% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,030

Total Housing Units

7,008

Occupied Units

1,022

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%

$135,000

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$901

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 88130 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 177
2021 +6.1% 187
2022 +9.6% 206
2023 -0.2% 205
2024 +11.9% 230

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 310 business establishments in ZIP 88130, employing approximately 3,496 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,888,000.

310

Businesses

3,496

Employees

$140.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 13.2%
Retail trade 41 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 38 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 37 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 36 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 7.1%
Finance and insurance 18 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.2%
Manufacturing 11 3.5%
Information 9 2.9%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.3%
Utilities 5 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%

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

Roosevelt County Portales, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88130 in? ▼
ZIP code 88130 (Portales) is located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Roosevelt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roosevelt-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88130? ▼
ZIP code 88130 in Portales, NM has a population of 18,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88130? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88130 is $52,434, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88130? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88130 is $135,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88130? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88130 is White at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88130? ▼
ZIP code 88130 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 3,496 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88130? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88130 are: Construction (41), Retail trade (41), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88130? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88130 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88130? ▼
In ZIP code 88130, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 88130? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88130 is 14.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88130? ▼
In ZIP code 88130, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88130? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88130 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Portales, NM

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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