ZIP Code 88210 in Artesia, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Artesia, New Mexico
Names to Avoid:
Atoka
County:Eddy County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:49:54 PM
Population:18,571 [See All]
Area Code:575
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.7229, -104.3281
Land Area:1287.317 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 88210 has 18,571 residents and 6,886 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 35.2 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (57.1%, higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (52.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:18,571Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:18,542Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:18,463Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:14.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$80,423Source: Census ACS
Households:6,886Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$213,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,78516,87016,86517,24317,85618,39318,96218,42018,09718,23818,78518,55218,542
Decennial Census17,217------------------18,571------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.2

Male Median Age: 35

Female Median Age: 35.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male667741741653578638620687575497543591575423310196118118
Female695685759647533644631678530503516601544451334241134174
Total1,3621,4261,5001,3001,1111,2821,2511,3651,1051,0001,0591,1921,119874644437252292
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,60043.53%
Black:2000.82%
Hispanic:*9,81540.31%
Asian:1180.48%
American Indian:2961.22%
Hawaiian:110.05%
Other:3,30913.59%
Total:24,349100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:9,27149.92%35.0 years
Females:9,30050.08%35.5 years
Total:18,571100%35.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:17,22992.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1550.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5643.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5946.25%
Total Population:18,542100%
Total Native Population:17,38493.75%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,1586.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $80,423, which is considerably higher than the state median ($62,125), is up $32,351 (67.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,548. Family households earn a median of $87,262 versus $36,979 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,283). By gender, male median income is $74,091 and female is $50,121, which is notably higher than the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $23,970 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.3%, which is higher than the state rate (57.8%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$48,072$47,378$51,294$52,078$57,443$58,743$57,491$54,461$56,875$56,675$60,903$74,932$80,423
Median Family Income$64,655$64,375$70,240$66,277$68,378$70,417$65,878$66,059$69,769$65,493$70,389$83,698$87,262
Median NonFamily Income$24,497$26,185$26,745$26,539$30,500$32,058$25,900$31,464$30,682$34,574$36,656$41,221$36,979
Median Male Income$55,548$56,451$57,721$55,329$55,691$54,598$56,307$60,104$70,924$68,190$72,045$73,032$74,091
Median Female Income$30,089$29,583$35,625$34,869$35,533$36,075$37,908$37,971$36,818$40,431$41,638$46,543$50,121
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,06860.35%
Unemployed:3952.95%
Not In Labor Force:4,90536.69%
Total:13,368100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,95449.01%
Service:98212.17%
Sales and Office:98312.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,13114.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,01812.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,068100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $213,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $105,000 (96.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,200. The median gross rent is $925, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $278 (42.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.01% (51.27% with a mortgage, 48.73% free-and-clear) and renters 27.99% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.71%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$108,900$116,000$123,900$128,600$136,600$153,800$162,900$168,100$179,700$181,400$179,600$203,700$213,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1377.14%
$500 to $999:54728.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:37619.60%
$1,500 to $1,999:1688.76%
$2,000 to $2,499:20.10%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:965.01%
No Rent:59230.87%
Total:1,918100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$647$675$675$688$685$688$772$842$861$857$945$1,017$925
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,53036.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,40535.09%
Renter Occupied:1,91827.99%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,853100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,85387.29%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):99812.71%
Total Housing Units:7,851100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,69972.59%
Multi-Family Units:82810.55%
Other Units:1,32416.86%
Total Housing Units:7,851100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.20%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). The share of people in poverty is 10.20%, which is on par with the state rate (13.70%), up 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.76%). College enrollment is 22.48%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8067.09%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7506.60%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,07227.02%
Some college, no degree:3,30329.05%
Associate's degree:1,25010.99%
Bachelor's degree:1,52513.41%
Graduate or professional degree:6635.83%
Total:11,369100%
High school or higher:9,81386.31%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,18819.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:12,12857.82%
Public Insurance:7,52135.86%
No Insurance:1,3266.32%
Total:20,975100%
Has Health Insurance:19,64993.68%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.6%10.6%10.7%10.4%8.2%11.7%12.6%17.7%17.2%19.6%15.2%8.9%10.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2184.04%
Kindergarten:2514.65%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,68549.76%
High school (grades 9-12):1,02919.07%
College or graduate school:1,21322.48%
Total:5,396100%
Early Childhood:4698.69%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,96573.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 88210 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 483 business establishments, employing about 7,054 people with an annual payroll of $516,732,000. USPS data shows 6,915 residential mailboxes and 462 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,915Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:462Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,088Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,802Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:115Source: USPS
# of Businesses:483Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$130,910,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$516,732,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,054Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 88210 is located in Eddy County, New Mexico, within the Carlsbad-Artesia, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16100) and New Mexico's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 61,114 people, about 30.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 88210. It covers 1287.317 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.313 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Carlsbad-Artesia, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:16100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:61,114Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1287.317 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:5.313 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:71739.49, 44958.52 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3505220Source: Census
Place Name:Artesia city; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


88211 | | 88203

Schools in ZIP Code 88210


ZIP Code 88210 is in the Artesia Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 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.

Artesia High 1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Central Elementary 405 South Sixth
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Hermosa Elementary 601 Hermosa Dr
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Artesia Park Junior High 15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Roselawn Elementary 600 North Roselawn Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Yucca Elementary 900 North 13th St
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Artesia Zia Intermediate 1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Grand Heights Early Childhood 2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Yeso Elementary 1812 Centre Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
District: Artesia Public Schools
Lighthouse Academy 2803 W 4th
Roswell, NM 88201
District: Private SchoolNearby
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten 501 N Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gateway Christian School 1900 N Sycamore
Roswell, NM 88201
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88210


New Mexico State University-Carlsbad 1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus 52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88202-6000
Type: Post Secondary
New Mexico Military Institute 101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201-5173
Type: Post Secondary
University Of The Southwest 6610 North Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
Type: Post Secondary
New Mexico Junior College 5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College 709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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