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ZIP Code 88263

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

175
1/sq mi
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 88263 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 250.0 square miles in Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico. The area is home to 175 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 88263 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88263 sits at , while per-capita income is $34,252. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 46.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88263 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88263 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 →

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 88263, Malaga, 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

175

Population

250.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88263?

39.3

Median Age

40.1%

Male

59.9%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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?

$34,252

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

91

Total Housing Units

91

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 88263, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,599,000.

4

Businesses

82

Employees

$6.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88263 in?
ZIP code 88263 (Malaga) 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 88263?
ZIP code 88263 in Malaga, NM has a population of 175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88263 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88263?
ZIP code 88263 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88263?
In ZIP code 88263, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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