PlainZIP

Dexter, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88230

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

5,179
8/sq mi
$43,469
Median income
$104,800
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dexter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dexter, Chaves County, New Mexico, home to 5,179 residents across 639.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88230 reports a modest median household income of $43,469 (27% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $22,596. The poverty rate stands at 32.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $104,800 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $783 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Chaves County, so you can benchmark 88230 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 88230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dexter, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88230.

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 88230, Dexter, 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

5,179

Population

639.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88230?

38.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%

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?

$43,469

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$22,596

Per Capita Income

32.1%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88230 ranks nationally

Dexter, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,469 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

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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 39.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,856

Total Housing Units

1,650

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$104,800

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 88230, employing approximately 460 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,450,000.

72

Businesses

460

Employees

$23.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 10 13.9%
Retail trade 9 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 12.5%
Wholesale trade 7 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.3%
Construction 4 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.6%
Utilities 3 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 88230 vs 88203 →

ZIP 88230 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88230 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 88230 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 88230 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
88203 Roswell, NM 31,561 3.8 mi
88232 Hagerman, NM 2,525 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chaves County

88203 standard
Roswell, NM
Pop: 31,561
88201 standard
Roswell, NM
Pop: 25,490
88232 standard
Hagerman, NM
Pop: 2,525
88253 standard
Lake Arthur, NM
Pop: 935

Related Areas

Chaves County Dexter, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88230 in? ▼
ZIP code 88230 (Dexter) 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 88230? ▼
ZIP code 88230 in Dexter, NM has a population of 5,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88230 is $43,469, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88230 is $104,800, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88230 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88230? ▼
ZIP code 88230 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88230 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88230? ▼
In ZIP code 88230, 39.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 88230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88230 is 20.4 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 88230? ▼
In ZIP code 88230, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88230 is 32.1% 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.