San Jon, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88434

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

369
0/sq mi
$38,750
Median income
$108,000
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Jon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88434 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 922.5 square miles in San Jon, Quay County, New Mexico. The area is home to 369 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 88434 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88434 sits at $38,750 (35% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $29,203. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $108,000 (50% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Quay County, so you can benchmark 88434 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 88434, San Jon, 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

369

Population

922.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88434?

55.5

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$38,750

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$29,203

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88434 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,750 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 41.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

141

Total Housing Units

100

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$108,000

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

1971

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 88434, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,484,000.

9

Businesses

108

Employees

$4.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 33.3%

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 88434 in?
ZIP code 88434 (San Jon) is located in Quay County, New Mexico. Quay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/quay-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88434?
ZIP code 88434 in San Jon, NM has a population of 369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88434?
The median household income in ZIP 88434 is $38,750, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88434?
The median home value in ZIP 88434 is $108,000, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88434 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88434?
ZIP code 88434 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88434?
In ZIP code 88434, 41.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 88434?
In ZIP code 88434, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88434 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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