| City: | Fort Stanton, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Ft Stanton |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:29 AM |
| Population: | 23 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.4900, -105.5386 |
| Land Area: | 4.668 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Fort Stanton sits in the high desert of Lincoln County, New Mexico, where a historic military post dating to 1855 has transformed into a small residential community. Today just 23 people live here across 16 households. This isn't an active military installation. It's a quiet settlement at the site of a 19th-century fort that later served as a tuberculosis hospital and other institutional uses.
Mail arrives via Highway Contract Route H001, not PO Boxes. The post office maintains zero boxes because this tiny community receives direct delivery to the single street, Black Jack Pershing Road. Named for General John J. Pershing, the street name preserves the area's military heritage. The ZIP is classified as PO Box-only by USPS records, but the reality is Highway Contract delivery to this remote location.
With a median age of 68.2 years, Fort Stanton has one of New Mexico's oldest populations. Just one resident is under 18, while most are retirement-age. Of the 16 housing units, 13 are owner-occupied and 3 are rentals. No vacant or seasonal homes exist. Everyone who lives here stays year-round.
This ZIP code has no business establishments and reports zero employment. The Fort Stanton Historic Site and Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area occupy the surrounding territory, but employees likely live in nearby communities. The 23 residents appear to be retirees or caretakers maintaining a presence at this historic location.
The single street name honors General John J. Pershing, connecting to the historic fort's military past.
ZIP Code 88323 has 23 residents and 16 households (average 1.44 persons per household). The median age is 68.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 65.2% male and 34.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.6%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.44Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 14 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 68.2
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 69
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 16 | 61.54% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 26.92% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 11.54% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 15 | 65.22% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 8 | 34.78% | 69.0 years |
| Total: | 23 | 100% | 68.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% 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 -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than 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.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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 88323 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: 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 88323 is located in Lincoln County, New Mexico, within the Ruidoso, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40760) and New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 20,497 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 88323. It covers 4.668 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Ruidoso, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40760Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 20,497Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.668 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4600.14 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 88323 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.