NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 88301

NM · Population: 1,307

C
45/100
0
F
Safety
53
C+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
Zip 88301, NM — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 88301

Zip code 88301 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 1,307 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 $41,625, with home values near $85,500 and rents around $582/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% 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
$41,625
Home Value
$85,500
Rent
$582/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
18%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
85.7%
Rent Burden
16.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety0FLower crime = higher score
Affordability53C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower 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).