88345 ZIP Code – Ruidoso, New Mexico
ZIP code 88345 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, within Lincoln County with a population of approximately 8,498 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $37,469, which is below the New Mexico average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $230,000 are near the national average, with 70.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $846 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.1% is above the U.S. average. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 88355, 88312, 88346.
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ZIP 88345 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88345 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,498 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $230k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $846 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.1% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88355 – Ruidoso
- 88312 – Alto
- 88346 – Ruidoso Downs
- 88323 – Fort Stanton
- 88324 – Glencoe
- 88340 – Mescalero
- 88341 – Nogal
- 88348 – San Patricio
- 88314 – Bent
- 88338 – Lincoln
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88355 | RUIDOSO | 233 | Not provided |
| 88312 | ALTO | 2,800 | $56,686 |
| 88346 | RUIDOSO DOWNS | 2,770 | $29,158 |
| 88323 | FORT STANTON | Not provided | Not provided |
| 88324 | GLENCOE | 112 | Not provided |