ZIP Code 88253, NM
Living in 88253
Bikeability
2
Walkability
7
Commute
39
Public Transit
2
Affordability
94
Public Safety
39
Airports
7
Hospitals
47
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
985
Population
+145 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate25%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$68k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector62%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office14%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$101k
Median Home Value
+$13k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$535
Median Monthly Rent
+$163 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas36%
Utility gas26%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 88253
United States45
New Mexico61
Chaves County67
Property Crime in 88253
United States48
New Mexico62
Chaves County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 48 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 88253
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding92
Tornado20
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 88253, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 88253, NM
Lighthouse Academy
26 miles, N
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
26 miles, N
Gateway Christian School
27 miles, N
All Saints Catholic School
29 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 88253, NM
University of the Southwest
90 miles, E
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
111 miles, NE
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
130 miles, SW
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
133 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 88253, NM
Artesia General Hospital
22 miles, SE
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
28 miles, N
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
29 miles, N
Carlsbad Medical Center
49 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 88253, NM
Roswell Air Center
21 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
90 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
129 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
165 miles, SE