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ZIP Code 88314

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

210
2/sq mi
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 88314 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.5 square miles in Bent, Otero County, New Mexico. The area is home to 210 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 88314 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88314 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88314 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Otero County, so you can benchmark 88314 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 88314, Bent, 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

210

Population

123.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88314?

Median Age

60.0%

Male

40.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 60.0%
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 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

0.0%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.0%

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

What does housing look like?

74

Total Housing Units

4

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1963

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
88337 La Luz, NM 2,295 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88314 in?
ZIP code 88314 (Bent) 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 88314?
ZIP code 88314 in Bent, NM has a population of 210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88314?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88314 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88314?
In ZIP code 88314, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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