Zip Code 88002

NM · Population: 1,449

C+
56/100
1
F
Safety
66
B
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 88002

Zip code 88002 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 1,449 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $88,750, with home values near N/A and rents around $1,280/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 45.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$88,750
Home Value
—
Rent
$1,280/mo
Median Age
21
College Educated
45.2%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
4.1%
Rent Burden
17.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety1FLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).