NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 88030

NM · Population: 24,066

D
38/100
0
F
Safety
49
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
Zip 88030, NM — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 88030

Zip code 88030 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 24,066 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 38/100), 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 $40,075, with home values near $104,300 and rents around $595/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$40,075
Home Value
$104,300
Rent
$595/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
11.9%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
67.5%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety0FLower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall38DWeighted 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).