88072 ZIP Code – Vado, New Mexico

ZIP code 88072 is a small ZIP code located in Vado, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County with a population of approximately 2,937 residents. The median household income of $36,690 is below the New Mexico average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $107,700, well below the national average, with 77.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 31% single-family (increasing).

At 6.8%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 10.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 24.6, the median age is well below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 88048, 88024, 88047.

ZIP Code 88072 Data

Population 2,937
Median Household Income $36,690
Median Home Value $107,700
Median Rent Not provided
Median Age 24.6
Unemployment Rate 6.8%
Poverty Rate 41.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%
State New Mexico

ZIP 88072 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 88072NM Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population2,9375,89610k
Median Household Income$36k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$107k$190k$258k
Median Rent$897$1,088
Median Age24.646.243.2
Unemployment Rate6.8%6.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate41.0%19.9%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher10.3%23.0%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
88048 MESQUITE 3,211 $45,247
88024 BERINO 430 $36,474
88047 MESILLA PARK 1,372 $45,058
88027 CHAMBERINO 708 $53,295
79821 ANTHONY 6,678 $55,047