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Population and households in ZIP 88061
Household size in ZIP 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 88061 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.29, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 88061 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in ZIP 88061, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 88061
Renters in ZIP 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 88061 own their homes; 26.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 60.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.4% of the housing in ZIP 88061, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 10.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 88061 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in New Mexico as a whole, where the median home dates to 1985. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $577 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $655 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $760 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $824 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$247 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 88061 costs $824 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $247 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 88061
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 88061 than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 88061 is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New Mexico as a whole (87.5%). The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 88061
| Period | ZIP 88061 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 88061 runs well above the national rate: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 88061 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 88061 | 2.40 | 47.9 | 5.9% | 26.4% | 19.4% | 1978 | $824 | 32.5% | 90.5% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 88065 | 2.45 | 45.4 | 1.0% | 19.2% | 12.4% | 1975 | $825 | 27.2% | 94.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 88022 | 1.79 | 67.3 | 2.9% | 24.9% | 18.1% | 1991 | $539 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 88053 | 2.52 | 58.8 | 2.8% | 7.1% | 18.9% | 1997 | $608 | 31.7% | 88.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 88026 | 2.58 | 51.8 | 8.5% | 20.3% | 18.3% | 1974 | $547 | 14.7% | 77.2% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 88023 | 3.51 | 34.5 | 10.1% | 36.5% | 30.0% | 1966 | $744 | 25.7% | 79.1% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 88043 | 2.34 | 57.2 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 29.6% | 1966 | $743 | 18.9% | 94.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 88041 | 2.27 | 55.7 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 41.1% | 1980 | $635 | 34.6% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 88049 | 2.39 | 53.7 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 40.5% | 1984 | $608 | 39.2% | 94.2% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 88055 | 2.98 | 41.0 | 8.8% | 29.5% | 29.5% | 1976 | $825 | 31.4% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 88034 | 2.14 | 62.1 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 32.3% | 1975 | $703 | 19.3% | 94.4% | 16.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 88061. 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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