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ZIP Code 88265

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

243
1/sq mi
$261,400
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monument pairs above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88265 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88265 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 202.5 square miles in Monument, Lea County, New Mexico. The area is home to 243 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 88265 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88265 sits at , while per-capita income is $24,713. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $261,400 (21% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 44.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88265 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 26.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88265 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 88265, Monument, 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

243

Population

202.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88265?

26.1

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

31.3%

Foreign-Born

White 4.2%
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 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%

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?

$24,713

Per Capita Income

2.5%

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 20.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

116

Total Housing Units

116

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.0%
Renter 56.0%

$261,400

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

1991

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 88265, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,091,000.

4

Businesses

38

Employees

$5.1M

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 88265 in?
ZIP code 88265 (Monument) is located in Lea County, New Mexico. Lea County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lea-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88265?
ZIP code 88265 in Monument, NM has a population of 243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88265?
The median home value in ZIP 88265 is $261,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88265?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88265 is Two or More Ethnicities at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88265?
ZIP code 88265 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88265?
In ZIP code 88265, approximately 44.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88265?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88265 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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