Hagerman, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88232
Chaves County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,525
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $134,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hagerman pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88232 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88232 covers 485.6 square miles in Hagerman, Chaves County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,525 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88232 reports a modest median household income of $65,000 (10% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,118. The poverty rate is 26.2%, 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 $134,700 (37% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $703; owner occupancy is 86.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Chaves County, so 88232 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 88232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hagerman, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88232.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 88232, Hagerman, 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
2,525
Population
485.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88232?
33.6
Median Age
59.0%
Male
41.0%
Female
12.6%
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?
$65,000
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$22,118
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88232 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Hagerman, 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)
$65,000 Top 33% higher than 67% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
775housing units
775
Total Housing Units
666
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,700
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$703
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 88232, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,300,000.
31
Businesses
282
Employees
$14.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 25.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.7% |
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 88232 vs 88253 →
ZIP 88232 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88203
Roswell (88203)
31,561 residents
- 88230 5,179
Dexter (88230)
5,179 residents
- 88232 2,525
Hagerman (88232)
2,525 residents
- 88253 935
Lake Arthur (88253)
935 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88232 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 88232 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88253
Lake Arthur (88253)
$85,813 median income
- 88232
Hagerman (88232)
$65,000 median income
- 88230
Dexter (88230)
$43,469 median income
- 88203
Roswell (88203)
$42,207 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 88232 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88232, 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 (2,525 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 88232 in?
ZIP code 88232 (Hagerman) 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 88232?
ZIP code 88232 in Hagerman, NM has a population of 2,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88232?
The median household income in ZIP 88232 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88232?
The median home value in ZIP 88232 is $134,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88232 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88232?
ZIP code 88232 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88232 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88232?
In ZIP code 88232, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 88232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88232 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88232?
In ZIP code 88232, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88232 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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