NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 88048

NM · Population: 3,211

C
45/100
0
F
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
Zip 88048, NM — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 88048

Zip code 88048 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 3,211 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 45/100), 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 $45,247, with home values near $98,700 and rents around $717/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$45,247
Home Value
$98,700
Rent
$717/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
5.1%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
85.2%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety0FLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall45CWeighted 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).