88203 ZIP Code – Roswell, New Mexico
88203 is a ZIP code serving Roswell, New Mexico in Chaves County with a population of approximately 29,499 residents. The median household income of $42,500 is below the New Mexico average and well below the national average. At $109,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 65.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $745, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.5%, above the national average. About 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 36.1, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 88230, 88253, 88232.
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ZIP 88203 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88203 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $109k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $745 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.1 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.9% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.4% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88230 – Dexter
- 88253 – Lake Arthur
- 88232 – Hagerman
- 88201 – Roswell
- 88210 – Artesia
- 88343 – Picacho
- 88255 – Loco Hills
- 88254 – Lakewood
- 88351 – Tinnie
- 88250 – Hope
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88230 | DEXTER | 4,993 | $41,827 |
| 88253 | LAKE ARTHUR | 1,183 | Not provided |
| 88232 | HAGERMAN | 2,611 | $56,964 |
| 88201 | ROSWELL | 26,521 | $61,464 |
| 88210 | ARTESIA | 18,552 | $74,932 |