ZIP Code 88201
standardSource:
Roswell · Chaves County · New Mexico
- Population
- 25,490
- Median income
- $61,780
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.9%
- Land area
- 5927.9 sq mi
4/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Denver
ZIP code 88201 in Roswell, New Mexico has a population of 25,490. The median household income is $61,780, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $225,000, 19% below the US average. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 88201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5927.9 square miles in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico. The area is home to 25,490 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 88201 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88201 sits at $61,780 (4% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $36,777. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $225,000 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $991 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88201 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 88201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88201.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
105 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88201, Roswell, 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
25,490
Population
5927.9
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88201?
37.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
7.5%
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?
$61,780
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$36,777
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,531
Total Housing Units
10,153
Occupied Units
1,378
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,000
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$991
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88201 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 183 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 197 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 217 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 223 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 235 |
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 834 business establishments in ZIP 88201, employing approximately 10,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $459,993,000.
834
Businesses
10,993
Employees
$460.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 134 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 105 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 60 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 3.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 27 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.9% |
| Information | 15 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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