PlainZIP

Roswell, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88201

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

25,490
4/sq mi
$61,780
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roswell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico, with 25,490 residents across 5927.9 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88201 reports a modest median household income of $61,780 (4% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $36,777. Local economic indicators show a 23.2% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $225,000 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $991 monthly, and 75.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 88201'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 →

Top industries in ZIP 88201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roswell, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88201.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 88201?

37.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%

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

How ZIP 88201 ranks nationally

Roswell, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,780 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$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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Related Areas

Chaves County Roswell, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88201 in? ▼
ZIP code 88201 (Roswell) is located in Chaves County, New Mexico. Chaves County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chaves-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88201? ▼
ZIP code 88201 in Roswell, NM has a population of 25,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88201 is $61,780, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88201 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88201 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88201? ▼
ZIP code 88201 has 834 business establishments employing approximately 10,993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88201 are: Retail trade (134), Health care and social assistance (132), Accommodation and food services (105). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88201 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 88201? ▼
In ZIP code 88201, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 88201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88201 is 18.0 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 88201? ▼
In ZIP code 88201, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88201 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.