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 Low-density area
- $136,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $214,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 88317 (Cloudcroft, NM) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.9 in 2023 to 265.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 88317 covers 603.8 square miles in Cloudcroft, Otero County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,751 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88317 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,250 (130% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,254. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 0.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $214,300 (0% below the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $776; 90.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otero County, so 88317 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 88317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cloudcroft, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88317.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 88317, Cloudcroft, 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
1,751
Population
603.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88317?
50.6
Median Age
37.6%
Male
62.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$136,250
Median Household Income
+130% vs state ZIP avg
$60,254
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 88317 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Cloudcroft, 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)
$136,250 Top 2% higher than 98% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,150housing units
3,150
Total Housing Units
946
Occupied Units
2,204
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,300
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 88317 vs 88347 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88347 | Sacramento, NM | 100 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88317, 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 (1,751 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 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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