PlainZIP

San Patricio, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88348

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

314
12/sq mi
$86,985
Median income
$343,100
Median home value
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Patricio pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88348 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88348 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Patricio, Lincoln County, New Mexico, home to just 314 residents across 26.4 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88348 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,985 (47% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $49,909. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $343,100 (59% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is -. To put 88348 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lincoln County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 88348, San Patricio, 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

314

Population

26.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 88348?

59.3

Median Age

40.5%

Male

59.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
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 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

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?

$86,985

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$49,909

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88348 ranks nationally

San Patricio, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,985 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.5%

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

What does housing look like?

186

Total Housing Units

147

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$343,100

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 88348, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$179K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 88348 vs 88324 →

ZIP 88348 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 88348 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
88324 Glencoe, NM 210 4.7 mi
88338 Lincoln, NM 189 6.4 mi
88336 Hondo, NM 267 6.5 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
88341 standard
Nogal, NM
Pop: 538

Related Areas

Lincoln County San Patricio, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88348 in? ▼
ZIP code 88348 (San Patricio) 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 88348? ▼
ZIP code 88348 in San Patricio, NM has a population of 314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88348? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88348 is $86,985, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88348? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88348 is $343,100, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88348? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88348 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88348? ▼
ZIP code 88348 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88348? ▼
In ZIP code 88348, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% 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 88348? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88348 is 6.8% 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.