Des Moines, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88418

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

294
0/sq mi
$77,813
Median income
$165,400
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Des Moines pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88418 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88418 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1470.0 square miles in Des Moines, Union County, New Mexico. The area is home to 294 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 88418 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88418 sits at $77,813 (31% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $21,877. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $165,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88418 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 88418 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 88418, Des Moines, 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

294

Population

1470.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88418?

30.4

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

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?

$77,813

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$21,877

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88418 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,813 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

139

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

3.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$165,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 88418, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,066,000.

9

Businesses

58

Employees

$2.1M

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 88418 in?
ZIP code 88418 (Des Moines) is located in Union County, New Mexico. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88418?
ZIP code 88418 in Des Moines, NM has a population of 294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88418?
The median household income in ZIP 88418 is $77,813, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88418?
The median home value in ZIP 88418 is $165,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88418?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88418 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88418?
ZIP code 88418 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88418?
In ZIP code 88418, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 88418?
In ZIP code 88418, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88418?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88418 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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