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Population and households in ZIP 88203
Household size in ZIP 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 88203 average 2.73 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in New Mexico as a whole, where it has 2.63 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.81, as it has nationally.
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 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 88203 is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 31.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
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 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 88203: 18.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 88203
Renters in ZIP 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.2% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 88203 is about as common as it is nationally: 34.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in New Mexico overall (30.0%). Among homeowners, 56.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 88203: 12.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. New Mexico as a whole looks much the same.
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 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 88203 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north. Only one other New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $550 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $640 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $778 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $919 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$369 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 88203 runs $919 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $369 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
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 88203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 88203: 13.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
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 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.1% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 88203 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 88203
| Period | ZIP 88203 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 88203: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 88203 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 88203 | 2.73 | 38.1 | 18.1% | 34.3% | 12.7% | 1963 | $919 | 13.0% | 77.1% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 88201 | 2.66 | 38.0 | 15.7% | 24.7% | 12.7% | 1978 | $1,110 | 27.4% | 87.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 88230 | 2.61 | 37.7 | 11.9% | 22.8% | 11.3% | 1984 | $908 | 10.9% | 72.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 88343 | 1.88 | 58.4 | 14.0% | 24.9% | 32.8% | 1985 | $1,237 | 19.0% | 88.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 88351 | 1.83 | 61.2 | 11.6% | 24.9% | 26.7% | 1986 | $1,144 | 17.1% | 89.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 88336 | 1.88 | 58.4 | 14.0% | 24.9% | 32.8% | 1985 | $1,237 | 19.0% | 88.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 88348 | 1.88 | 58.4 | 14.0% | 24.9% | 32.8% | 1985 | $1,237 | 19.0% | 88.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 88213 | 2.53 | 54.5 | 10.3% | 37.8% | 28.9% | 1959 | $951 | 20.9% | 66.9% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 88338 | 1.82 | 62.0 | 11.0% | 24.8% | 25.0% | 1987 | $1,117 | 16.6% | 89.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 88324 | 2.06 | 56.5 | 13.3% | 21.8% | 35.0% | 1989 | $1,199 | 22.7% | 89.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 88346 | 2.27 | 39.4 | 26.3% | 32.5% | 22.9% | 1982 | $867 | 17.4% | 95.1% | 2.8% |
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 88203. 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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