| City: | Hachita, New Mexico |
| County: | Grant County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:26:23 AM |
| Population: | 96 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.9399, -108.3710 |
| Land Area: | 1163.308 sq mi |
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Hachita sits in the remote Hidalgo County borderlands of southwestern New Mexico, where 96 residents are spread across 779 square miles of high desert between the Little Hatchet Mountains and the Mexican border. This isn't a retirement community in the traditional sense. It's a remnant ranching settlement where the median age of 51.7 years tells the story of who stayed when others left.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this vast territory. The Hachita post office maintains 62 PO Boxes for 58 occupied homes, serving not just the tiny village center but scattered ranches miles away along Highway 9, Highway 81, and rural roads like Duy Ranch Road and Little Hatchet Mountain Road. With one rural route and one highway contract route, mail travels far to reach these isolated addresses.
The numbers paint a picture of extreme isolation. Zero business establishments are registered in the ZIP code. Of the 77 total housing units, 19 sit vacant (many are pre-1939 structures no longer habitable). The 58 occupied homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied (53 owned, just 5 rented), and 18 are mobile homes. What looks like 100% bachelor's degree attainment in the census data simply means the sample size was 13 adults, too small for reliable statistics.
Street names tell two stories: numbered streets (1st through 4th) mark the old village grid, while Highway 9 runs east-west along the border and Highway 81 heads north toward Deming. This crossroads position made Hachita a watering stop for the Southern Pacific Railroad in another era. Today it's a place where distance defines daily life, and the post office is the thread that connects widely separated neighbors.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Standard format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Hachita, NM 88040Highway corridors dominate delivery, with a small numbered grid in the village center and ranch roads extending into remote areas.
ZIP Code 88040 has 96 residents and 58 households (average 1.66 persons per household). The median age is 51.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.4% male and 40.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.3%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 14Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 107 | 93 | 92 | 96 | 99 | 72 | 66 | 105 | 114 | 62 | 63 | 81 | 13 | 14 |
| Decennial Census | 116 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 96 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.7
Male Median Age: 48.8
Female Median Age: 59.8
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 80 | 77.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 18 | 17.48% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 2.91% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.94% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 57 | 59.38% | 48.8 years |
| Females: | 39 | 40.63% | 59.8 years |
| Total: | 96 | 100% | 51.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 14 | 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: | 14 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $160,509 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $160,509 | $110,625 | $82,188 | $98,750 | $25,893 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,798 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $78,750 | $81,250 | $81,875 | $131,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,792 | $29,904 | $0 | $0 | $37,798 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $111,563 | $110,313 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $107,813 | $110,250 | $88,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $60,833 | $31,477 | $31,964 | $48,750 | $0 | $111,250 | $106,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $108,036 | $50,938 | $53,750 | $53,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $269,200 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $269,200 | $23,400 | $32,500 | $24,600 | $0 | $75,000 | $85,400 | $64,200 | $65,800 | $58,200 | $56,500 | $55,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 7 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 11.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 55 | 88.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 29 | 46.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 33 | 53.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 14 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.6% | 16.2% | 38.9% | 44.4% | 24.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 88040 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $43,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 132Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $11,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $43,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88040 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 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 88040. It covers 1163.308 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.996 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: | 1163.308 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 4.996 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: | 3531190Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hachita CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 88040 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.