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Alamogordo, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88310

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

35,776
32/sq mi
$57,214
Median income
$173,000
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alamogordo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88310 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88310 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, with 35,776 residents across 1107.6 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88310 reports a modest median household income of $57,214 (4% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $33,258. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $173,000 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $894 a month; 65.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Otero County, letting you compare 88310 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 88310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alamogordo, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88310.

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 88310, Alamogordo, 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

35,776

Population

1107.6

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88310?

38.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%

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?

$57,214

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$33,258

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88310 ranks nationally

Alamogordo, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,214 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

18,289

Total Housing Units

15,353

Occupied Units

2,936

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$173,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.4%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 88310 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 146
2021 +9.3% 160
2022 +14.1% 182
2023 +4.5% 190
2024 +11.4% 212

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 712 business establishments in ZIP 88310, employing approximately 9,851 people with a combined annual payroll of $382,609,000.

712

Businesses

9,851

Employees

$382.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 137 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 93 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 90 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 77 10.8%
Construction 76 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 6.6%
Finance and insurance 39 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 3.8%
Information 19 2.7%
Manufacturing 17 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.4%
Wholesale trade 10 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Utilities 5 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 88310 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 88310 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 88310 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 88310 ranks the highest 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
88311 Alamogordo, NM 854 7.4 mi
88330 Holloman Air Force Base, NM 3,054 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Otero County

88081 standard
Chaparral, NM
Pop: 15,708
88352 standard
Tularosa, NM
Pop: 5,188
88340 standard
Mescalero, NM
Pop: 3,616
88330 standard
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
Pop: 3,054
88337 standard
La Luz, NM
Pop: 2,295
88317 standard
Cloudcroft, NM
Pop: 1,751

Related Areas

Otero County Alamogordo, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88310 in? ▼
ZIP code 88310 (Alamogordo) is located in Otero County, New Mexico. Otero County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/otero-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88310? ▼
ZIP code 88310 in Alamogordo, NM has a population of 35,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88310? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88310 is $57,214, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88310? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88310 is $173,000, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88310? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88310 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88310? ▼
ZIP code 88310 has 712 business establishments employing approximately 9,851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88310? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88310 are: Retail trade (137), Other services (except public administration) (93), Health care and social assistance (90). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88310? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88310 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88310? ▼
In ZIP code 88310, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 88310? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88310 is 19.3 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 88310? ▼
In ZIP code 88310, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88310? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88310 is 15.9% 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.