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 Low-density area
- $52,434
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 88130 (Portales, NM) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.2 in 2023 to 229.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 88130 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, home to 18,651 residents across 1621.8 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88130 reports a modest median household income of $52,434 (12% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,435. The poverty rate is 22.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,000 (37% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $901; owner occupancy is 59.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 15 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 88130.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 88130
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portales, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88130.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 88130?
30.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
8.3%
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?
$52,434
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$25,435
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
14.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88130 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Portales, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,434 44th percentile higher than 44% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,030housing units
8,030
Total Housing Units
7,008
Occupied Units
1,022
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,000
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88130, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,651 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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