ZIP Code 88316
Located in Capitan, NM (Lincoln County)
ZIP Code 88316 (Capitan, NM): Quick Facts & Overview
- Population: 2,194 residents (1 people per sq. mi.)
- Average House Price: $185,791
- Average Household Income: $54,080
ZIP code 88316 primarily serves Capitan, NM in Lincoln County. An estimated 2,194 people live within this area, with about 1 residents living in every square mile.
If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 88316, the average price is around $185,791. That makes local housing 19% lower than the New Mexico average of $230,737, and 40% lower than the national average of $308,592.
The average household in 88316 earns about $54,080 a year. This income is 9% lower than the average family in New Mexico ($59,665), and 31% lower than the national average ($78,686).
Population
2,194
Median Household Income
$54,080
Median Home Value
$185,791
Median Age
59.1 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $29,664 |
| Labor Force Participation | 46.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% |
| Average Commute Time | 30.4 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Home Ownership Rate | 85.4% |
| Median Rent | $946 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 43.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,171 |
Additional Census & Housing Profile
Geographic Overview
| Primary City | Capitan |
| County | Lincoln |
| County FIPS | 35027 |
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Ruidoso, NM |
| Population Density | 0.9/sq mi |
| Coordinates (lat/lng) | 33.7731, -105.3690 |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
Household Structure
| Average Family Size | 2.24 |
| Dual Income Families | 25.3% |
Marital Status
| Married | 58.7% |
| Never Married | 13.2% |
| Divorced | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 17.0% |
Gender
| Male | 45.8% |
| Female | 54.2% |
Health & Poverty
| Uninsured Rate (Health) | 16.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
Key Population Groups
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disabled Population | 38.9% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.0% |
All ZIP Codes in Capitan
| ZIP Code | Population | Median Household Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88316 Current | 2,194 | $54,080 | $185,791 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
| ZIP Code | City / State | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88338 | Lincoln, NM | 16.3 miles | 246 |
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM | 24.7 miles | 279 |
| 88351 | Tinnie, NM | 26 miles | 159 |
| 88301 | Carrizozo, NM | 27.8 miles | 1,197 |
| 88312 | Alto, NM | 28.4 miles | 3,287 |
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 30.4 miles | 653 |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 31 miles | 3,191 |
| 88318 | Corona, NM | 31.5 miles | 321 |
| 88336 | Hondo, NM | 31.8 miles | 421 |
| 88355 | Ruidoso, NM | 33.2 miles | 293 |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 33.9 miles | 7,835 |
| 88343 | Picacho, NM | 41 miles | 125 |
| 88340 | Mescalero, NM | 43.4 miles | 3,590 |
| 88136 | Yeso, NM | 45.2 miles | 118 |