PlainZIP

Nogal, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88341

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

538
2/sq mi
$48,393
Median income
$365,400
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nogal pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88341 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88341 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nogal, Lincoln County, New Mexico, home to just 538 residents across 256.2 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88341 reports a modest median household income of $48,393 (18% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $41,362. Poverty here runs at 6.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $365,400 (70% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lincoln County, letting you compare 88341 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 →

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 88341, Nogal, 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

538

Population

256.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88341?

54.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
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 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%

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?

$48,393

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$41,362

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88341 ranks nationally

Nogal, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,393 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

365

Total Housing Units

318

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$365,400

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 88341, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,436,000.

11

Businesses

44

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 72.7%

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 88341 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 88341 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 88341 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 88341 ranks #3 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
88312 Alto, NM 2,586 7.7 mi
88355 Ruidoso, NM 29 11.5 mi
88345 Ruidoso, NM 8,845 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

88345 standard
Ruidoso, NM
Pop: 8,845
88346 standard
Ruidoso Downs, NM
Pop: 3,132
88312 standard
Alto, NM
Pop: 2,586
88316 standard
Capitan, NM
Pop: 2,351
88301 standard
Carrizozo, NM
Pop: 1,386
88318 standard
Corona, NM
Pop: 381

Related Areas

Lincoln County Nogal, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88341 in? ▼
ZIP code 88341 (Nogal) is located in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88341? ▼
ZIP code 88341 in Nogal, NM has a population of 538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88341? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88341 is $48,393, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88341? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88341 is $365,400, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88341? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88341 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88341? ▼
ZIP code 88341 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88341? ▼
In ZIP code 88341, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 88341? ▼
In ZIP code 88341, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88341? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88341 is 6.7% 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.