Artesia, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88210
Eddy County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,217
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $79,632
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Artesia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88210 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 88210 (Artesia, NM) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.7 in 2023 to 286.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 88210 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, home to 17,217 residents across 3311.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88210 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,632 (34% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,849. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,800 (4% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,243; 71.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 18 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 88210.
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 88210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Artesia, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88210.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 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 88210, Artesia, 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
17,217
Population
3311.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88210?
32.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
7.2%
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?
$79,632
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$33,849
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88210 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Artesia, 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)
$79,632 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
7,697housing units
7,697
Total Housing Units
6,958
Occupied Units
739
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,243
Median Rent
1986
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88210 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 235 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 251 |
| 2022 | +6.8% | 268 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 264 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 286 |
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 483 business establishments in ZIP 88210, employing approximately 7,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $516,732,000.
483
Businesses
7,054
Employees
$516.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 57 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 42 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.9% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
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 88210, 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 (17,217 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 88210 in?
ZIP code 88210 (Artesia) is located in Eddy County, New Mexico. Eddy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eddy-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88210?
ZIP code 88210 in Artesia, NM has a population of 17,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88210?
The median household income in ZIP 88210 is $79,632, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88210?
The median home value in ZIP 88210 is $223,800, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88210 is White at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88210?
ZIP code 88210 has 483 business establishments employing approximately 7,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88210 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (57), Retail trade (55), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88210 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 88210?
In ZIP code 88210, 44.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 88210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88210 is 18.2 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 88210?
In ZIP code 88210, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88210 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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