Tatum, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88267
Lea County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,349
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tatum pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88267 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88267 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tatum, Lea County, New Mexico, home to just 1,349 residents across 2698.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88267 reports a modest median household income of $52,250 (12% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,206. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,400 (48% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $948; owner occupancy is 67.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 88267.
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 88267
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tatum, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88267.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 88267, Tatum, 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
1,349
Population
2698.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88267?
43.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
17.9%
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?
$52,250
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$39,206
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 88267 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Tatum, 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)
$52,250 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
715housing units
715
Total Housing Units
590
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,400
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 88267, employing approximately 132 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,536,000.
27
Businesses
132
Employees
$7.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 29.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 18.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.1% |
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 88267, 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 (1,349 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 88267 in?
ZIP code 88267 (Tatum) 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 88267?
ZIP code 88267 in Tatum, NM has a population of 1,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88267?
The median household income in ZIP 88267 is $52,250, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88267?
The median home value in ZIP 88267 is $111,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88267?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88267 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88267?
ZIP code 88267 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88267?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88267 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88267?
In ZIP code 88267, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88267?
In ZIP code 88267, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88267?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88267 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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