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Cloudcroft, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88317

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

1,751
3/sq mi
$136,250
Median income
$214,300
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cloudcroft pairs a top-decile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 603.8 square miles in Cloudcroft, Otero County, New Mexico. The area is home to 1,751 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 88317 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88317 sits at $136,250 (130% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $60,254. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $214,300 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $776 per month, and 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, 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 88317 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 88317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88317.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88317, Cloudcroft, 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

1,751

Population

603.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88317?

50.6

Median Age

37.6%

Male

62.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
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 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$136,250

Median Household Income

+130% vs state

$60,254

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88317 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,250 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,150

Total Housing Units

946

Occupied Units

2,204

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.0%
Renter 10.0%

$214,300

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$776

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 88317 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 172
2021 +14.4% 197
2022 +23.1% 243
2023 +3.8% 252
2024 +5.4% 266

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 65 business establishments in ZIP 88317, employing approximately 440 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,119,000.

65

Businesses

440

Employees

$16.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 14 21.5%
Retail trade 12 18.5%
Construction 9 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.6%

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

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Otero County Cloudcroft, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88317 in? ▼
ZIP code 88317 (Cloudcroft) 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 88317? ▼
ZIP code 88317 in Cloudcroft, NM has a population of 1,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88317 is $136,250, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88317 is $214,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88317 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88317? ▼
ZIP code 88317 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 440 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88317? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88317 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (12), Construction (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88317? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88317 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 88317? ▼
In ZIP code 88317, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 88317? ▼
In ZIP code 88317, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88317 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cloudcroft, NM

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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