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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 88310 has 35,935 residents and 15,572 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, about the same as the state (39.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (64.3%, much higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.1%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	35,935Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	36,983Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	38,281Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	58.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$57,214Source: Census ACS

Households:	15,572Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$173,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.27Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.18Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	35,994	36,038	36,328	36,807	37,002	36,460	36,010	36,282	36,707	36,585	37,138	36,990	36,737	36,983
Decennial Census	35,776	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	35,935	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 39.6

Male Median Age: 37.4

Female Median Age: 42.1

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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	1,102	1,062	1,134	1,019	1,371	1,435	1,243	1,149	881	861	891	1,196	1,188	1,044	924	635	420	353
Female	1,011	1,028	1,114	1,039	1,024	1,171	1,146	1,073	916	874	1,041	1,270	1,376	1,172	954	693	570	555
Total	2,113	2,090	2,248	2,058	2,395	2,606	2,389	2,222	1,797	1,735	1,932	2,466	2,564	2,216	1,878	1,328	990	908

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	23,108	55.67%
Black:	1,988	4.79%
Hispanic:*	11,544	27.81%
Asian:	809	1.95%
American Indian:	596	1.44%
Hawaiian:	134	0.32%
Other:	3,328	8.02%
Total:	41,507	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	17,908	49.83%	37.4 years
Females:	18,027	50.17%	42.1 years
Total:	35,935	100%	39.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	33,821	91.45%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	858	2.32%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,156	3.13%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,148	6.23%
Total Population:	36,983	100%
Total Native Population:	34,679	93.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,304	6.23%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $57,214, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $15,335 (36.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,907. Family households earn a median of $74,840 versus $43,531 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,309). By gender, male median income is $52,934 and female is $45,326, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,608 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.5%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$41,879	$42,637	$42,786	$42,581	$41,723	$45,779	$45,660	$45,053	$43,307	$46,716	$48,096	$52,546	$53,833	$57,214
Median Family Income	$53,637	$51,128	$52,756	$50,944	$51,340	$53,998	$55,465	$56,552	$56,916	$62,556	$66,226	$73,884	$70,673	$74,840
Median NonFamily Income	$25,029	$25,991	$26,984	$26,391	$25,477	$28,443	$30,304	$30,952	$32,034	$33,424	$32,911	$38,741	$41,185	$43,531
Median Male Income	$37,491	$38,998	$42,705	$40,541	$41,388	$41,518	$40,412	$41,166	$43,233	$43,590	$46,208	$50,643	$51,953	$52,934
Median Female Income	$27,406	$27,306	$26,533	$28,484	$28,001	$28,187	$29,552	$30,209	$30,251	$31,530	$37,971	$41,686	$42,409	$45,326

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,978	50.13%
Unemployed:	1,357	4.87%
Not In Labor Force:	12,550	45.01%
Total:	27,885	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,107	36.54%
Service:	2,628	18.80%
Sales and Office:	3,272	23.41%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,958	14.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,013	7.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,978	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $173,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $63,300 (57.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,900. The median gross rent is $894, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $278 (45.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $105. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.60% (51.38% with a mortgage, 48.62% free-and-clear) and renters 34.40% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.05%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$109,700	$109,000	$110,300	$110,500	$110,000	$118,000	$117,700	$116,100	$120,100	$131,700	$132,700	$153,400	$164,300	$173,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	515	9.75%
$500 to $999:	2,416	45.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,277	24.18%
$1,500 to $1,999:	614	11.63%
$2,000 to $2,499:	126	2.39%
$2,500 to $2,999:	66	1.25%
$3,000 or more:	9	0.17%
No Rent:	258	4.89%
Total:	5,281	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$616	$655	$660	$685	$755	$782	$774	$797	$789	$779	$777	$851	$877	$894

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,175	33.71%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,897	31.90%
Renter Occupied:	5,281	34.40%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,353	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,353	83.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,936	16.05%
Total Housing Units:	18,289	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Single-Family Units:	11,604	63.45%
Multi-Family Units:	2,622	14.34%
Other Units:	4,063	22.22%
Total Housing Units:	18,289	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 25.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.80%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.60%, which is modestly below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 56.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.62%). College enrollment is 27.01%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	576	2.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,283	5.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,928	27.00%
Some college, no degree:	7,162	27.91%
Associate's degree:	3,125	12.18%
Bachelor's degree:	4,156	16.20%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,432	9.48%
Total:	25,662	100%
High school or higher:	23,803	92.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,588	25.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	19,725	47.66%
Public Insurance:	19,412	46.90%
No Insurance:	2,253	5.44%
Total:	41,390	100%
Has Health Insurance:	39,137	94.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	10.9%	11.9%	13.6%	14.4%	15.5%	15.5%	12.3%	12.8%	15.0%	13.0%	12.6%	12.7%	13.4%	13.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	365	4.37%
Kindergarten:	193	2.31%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,394	40.62%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,147	25.69%
College or graduate school:	2,257	27.01%
Total:	8,356	100%
Early Childhood:	558	6.68%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,734	68.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Alamogordo, New Mexico
Names to Avoid:	White Sands National Monumen
County:	Otero County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	10:27:22 AM
Population:	35,935 [See All]
Area Code:	575
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.7699, -106.0990
Land Area:	618.934 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/88310/zip-code-88310.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	16,864Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,158Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	17,972Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,602Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	348Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	712Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$95,341,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$382,609,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,851Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Alamogordo, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:	10460Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	63,797Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	618.934 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.82 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:	3501780Source: Census
Place Name:	Alamogordo city; New MexicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 88310 in Alamogordo, NM

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 88310

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88310

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