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ZIP Code 88321

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

187
0/sq mi
$81,153
Median income
$1,079,500
Median home value
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Encino pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88321 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1870.0 square miles in Encino, Torrance County, New Mexico. The area is home to 187 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 88321 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88321 sits at $81,153 (37% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $19,420. The poverty rate stands at 0.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,079,500 (402% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 83.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88321 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 88321, Encino, 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

187

Population

1870.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88321?

38.8

Median Age

28.2%

Male

71.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
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 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$81,153

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$19,420

Per Capita Income

0.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88321 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,153 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 99.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.6%

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

What does housing look like?

157

Total Housing Units

105

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

3.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$1,079,500

Median Home Value

+402% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 88321, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,884,000.

4

Businesses

75

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88321 in?
ZIP code 88321 (Encino) is located in Torrance County, New Mexico. Torrance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/torrance-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88321?
ZIP code 88321 in Encino, NM has a population of 187 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88321?
The median household income in ZIP 88321 is $81,153, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88321?
The median home value in ZIP 88321 is $1,079,500, which is 288% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88321?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88321 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88321?
ZIP code 88321 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88321?
In ZIP code 88321, 99.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88321?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88321 is 0.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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