Zip Code 88049

NM · Population: 746

C+
54/100
1
F
Safety
25
F
Affordability
91
A+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 88049

Zip code 88049 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 746 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $189,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median income of $53,606. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 44.7% 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
$53,606
Home Value
$189,600
Rent
—
Median Age
65
College Educated
44.7%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
92.8%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety1FLower crime = higher score
Affordability25FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life91A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).