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Population and households in ZIP 88038
Household size in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.78 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.50 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 88038 average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.14 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 59.0 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.2 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 88038 skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 88038: 4.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 88038
Renters in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 88038 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three-quarters of owners (74.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 88038: 21.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 88038 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $588 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $572 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $684 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $664 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$76 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 88038 runs $664 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 88038
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 88038 (31.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across New Mexico.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.7% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 88038 is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 88038
| Period | ZIP 88038 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 88038: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 88038 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 88038 | 2.64 | 54.2 | 4.4% | 12.6% | 21.7% | 1992 | $664 | 31.7% | 91.0% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 88028 | 2.98 | 41.0 | 8.8% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 1976 | $825 | 31.4% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 88025 | 2.96 | 41.6 | 8.6% | 28.7% | 29.1% | 1977 | $818 | 31.4% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 88053 | 2.52 | 58.8 | 2.8% | 7.1% | 18.9% | 1997 | $608 | 31.7% | 88.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 88051 | 2.98 | 41.0 | 8.8% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 1976 | $825 | 31.4% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 88049 | 2.39 | 53.7 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 40.5% | 1984 | $608 | 39.2% | 94.2% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 85534 | 2.71 | 42.4 | 7.1% | 22.2% | 15.3% | 1979 | $732 | 20.0% | 85.1% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 88041 | 2.27 | 55.7 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 41.1% | 1980 | $635 | 34.6% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 85533 | 2.49 | 40.1 | 26.7% | 10.1% | 30.8% | 1976 | $648 | 16.1% | 92.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 85540 | 3.02 | 32.5 | 11.1% | 94.3% | 13.9% | 1979 | $611 | 28.0% | 84.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 88042 | 2.27 | 67.1 | 7.0% | 18.8% | 34.8% | 1975 | $729 | 13.0% | 73.3% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 88038. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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