| City: | McDonald, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Mc Donald |
| County: | Lea County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:17 AM |
| Population: | 33 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.1445, -103.3607 |
| Land Area: | 60.107 sq mi |
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McDonald, New Mexico sits in rural Lea County, a tiny farming community where just 33 people live across nearly 94 square miles. This isn't a town with sidewalks and streetlights. It's open rangeland dotted with homesteads along rural roads like Gainer Road, Dairy Circle, and Simpson Drive.
Mail delivery here comes by rural carrier route, not through a centralized post office with PO Boxes. The facility code indicates there's no operating post office building in McDonald itself. Residents receive their mail at rural addresses along State Highway 206 and the surrounding country roads. General Delivery service is available for those without a fixed address.
The population skews older, with a median age of 53.5 years. There are no children under 18 living here. Of the 16 occupied homes, 11 are owner-occupied, and all 16 housing units are in use. No vacant or seasonal properties exist. Everyone who has a home here lives in it year-round.
Street names tell the story of a ranching community. Dairy Circle points to the area's agricultural heritage. Roads like Zimmerman Lane, Sanders Lane, and Kidd Road carry family names, as is common in rural areas where roads are named for the families whose property they access. The community maintains its rural character with no multi-family housing and no commercial establishments recorded in the area.
Rural roads named for local families and agricultural operations, with State Highway 206 as the main corridor.
ZIP Code 88262 has 33 residents and 16 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 53.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.6% male and 42.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.6%, higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.2%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 33Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 20Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 37Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 17 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| Decennial Census | 30 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 33 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.5
Male Median Age: 57.5
Female Median Age: 45.5
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 19 | 61.29% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 25.81% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 6.45% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 6.45% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 19 | 57.58% | 57.5 years |
| Females: | 14 | 42.42% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 33 | 100% | 53.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 20 | 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: | 20 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 20 | 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 $42,250 (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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 73.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $42,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 4 | 20.00% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 55.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 4 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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): | 7 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 17.95% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 32 | 82.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 39 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 75.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). 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): | 5 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 66.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 5 | 25.00% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 75.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5 | 25.00% |
| 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% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 88262 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 18 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 18Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 687Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88262 is located in Lea County, New Mexico, within the Hobbs, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26020) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 64,727 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 88262. It covers 60.107 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.038 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hobbs, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 64,727Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 60.107 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.038 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 44958.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 88262 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.