| City: | Cliff, New Mexico |
| County: | Grant County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:26:16 AM |
| Population: | 481 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.9622, -108.6108 |
| Land Area: | 183.215 sq mi |
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Cliff spreads across 183 square miles of rural southwestern New Mexico in Grant County. The Gila River flows through this territory, giving the area its agricultural character. With just 481 residents and a median age of 55.2 years, this is an older, quieter community where most people own their homes.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery across the entire 183-square-mile territory. The Cliff post office maintains 248 PO Boxes serving 208 households, plus surrounding areas. That's a 1.19 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves not just Cliff itself but ranches and homes scattered across the rural landscape. One rural carrier route and one highway contract route handle the few addresses that qualify for rural delivery.
Highway 180 is the main corridor, with 16 delivery points including mobile home spaces and trailer sites. Other roads follow the terrain: Box Canyon Road, Bald Knoll Road, Black Mountain Road. These are country roads serving ranches and rural properties. Spanish names like Sacaton Road and Cienega Drive hint at the area's heritage (19.5% of residents are Hispanic).
Median household income sits at $34,167, below the national average. About 37% of homes are mobile homes (97 of 265 total units). Median home value is $198,400. Most residents (85%) own their homes rather than rent. This is working-class rural New Mexico, where people value space and independence over proximity to services.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Cliff, NM 88028Rural route addresses exist for a small number of properties but aren't available for new development.
Street names follow the rugged terrain: canyons, mesas, and mountain features with occasional Spanish heritage names.
ZIP Code 88028 has 481 residents and 208 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 55.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 481Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 219Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 208Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $225,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 692 | 536 | 640 | 517 | 457 | 404 | 226 | 272 | 253 | 370 | 237 | 277 | 247 | 219 |
| Decennial Census | 492 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 481 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.2
Male Median Age: 55.3
Female Median Age: 55.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 1 |
| Female | 9 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 30 | 17 | 21 | 10 | 5 |
| Total | 14 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 31 | 40 | 36 | 51 | 34 | 48 | 28 | 6 |
| White: | 408 | 85.89% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 49 | 10.32% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.21% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 1.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 475 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 253 | 52.60% | 55.3 years |
| Females: | 228 | 47.40% | 55.1 years |
| Total: | 481 | 100% | 55.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 219 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 219 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 219 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $15,938 (26.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,285. Family households earn a median of $51,563 versus $34,063 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,500). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 22.6%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (53.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,688 | $61,000 | $61,706 | $61,471 | $0 | $0 | $31,200 | $30,313 | $32,465 | $35,500 | $35,000 | $36,563 | $34,167 | $43,750 |
| Median Family Income | $60,000 | $61,458 | $62,083 | $62,243 | $0 | $50,417 | $0 | $32,422 | $34,135 | $33,482 | $37,411 | $44,500 | $48,438 | $51,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $32,891 | $31,806 | $29,808 | $34,063 |
| Median Male Income | $34,651 | $56,953 | $56,316 | $52,143 | $0 | $59,167 | $65,000 | $49,625 | $31,196 | $30,597 | $32,656 | $35,688 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $42,404 | $55,043 | $44,661 | $57,684 | $0 | $74,048 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 47 | 22.60% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 161 | 77.40% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 31.91% |
| Service: | 7 | 14.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 25 | 53.19% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 47 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $225,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $138,100 (158.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.89% (33.65% with a mortgage, 66.35% free-and-clear) and renters 18.11% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.72%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,900 | $92,500 | $88,900 | $180,400 | $189,500 | $197,800 | $177,000 | $198,400 | $212,200 | $218,800 | $207,300 | $240,000 | $198,400 | $225,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 35 | 27.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 69 | 54.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 18.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 68.28% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 59 | 31.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 90 | 48.39% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 8.60% |
| Other Units: | 80 | 43.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 70.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 10.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (80.65%). College enrollment is 19.35%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 4.57% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 83 | 47.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 8.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 17.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 33 | 18.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 3.43% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 167 | 95.43% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 22.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 130 | 41.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 155 | 49.84% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 8.36% |
| Total: | 311 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 285 | 91.64% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.3% | 12.7% | 15.0% | 15.2% | 24.9% | 27.3% | 25.7% | 15.8% | 16.9% | 27.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 25 | 80.65% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 19.35% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 80.65% |
ZIP Code 88028 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 57 people with an annual payroll of $2,771,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 264Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $590,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,771,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 57Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88028 is located in Grant County, New Mexico, within the Silver City, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43500) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 29,514 people, about 1.63% of whom live in ZIP Code 88028. It covers 183.215 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Silver City, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 29,514Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 183.215 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3515860Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cliff CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 88028 is in the Silver City Consolidated Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.