| City: | High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Hi Rls Mtn Pk |
| Names to Avoid: | Hi Rolls Mt Park, High Rolls, Mountain Park |
| County: | Otero County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:30 AM |
| Population: | 949 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.8181, -105.8394 |
| Land Area: | 106.769 sq mi |
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High Rolls Mountain Park sits in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, a community of 949 residents spread across 38 square miles of forested terrain. With a median age of 59 years, this is a retirement and mountain retreat community where 92% of residents own their homes. Mail arrives by rural carrier route and one highway contract route, but nearly everyone relies on PO Boxes.
The post office maintains 437 PO Boxes for 440 households. That's a 99.3% adoption rate. This isn't by choice. High Rolls Mountain Park is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. Residents drive to the post office to pick up mail, packages, and prescriptions.
Street names tell the story of this mountain community: Karr Canyon Road, Haynes Canyon Road, Cherry Blossom, Wild Jasmine, and dozens of nature-themed lanes and trails. Old Railroad Drive and Old Firehouse Road hint at the area's history. The ZIP serves two distinct communities, High Rolls and Mountain Park, which USPS combined into a single service area.
With 32% of workers working from home, this is a place where people moved to escape urban life. The median household income of $83,125 and home values around $246,000 suggest comfortable retirees and remote professionals. About 21% of homes (135 of 643 units) sit vacant for seasonal or occasional use, typical of mountain communities with second homes and summer cabins.
This is rural New Mexico. The nearest city delivery is in Alamogordo, 15 miles down the mountain. US Highway 82 runs through the area, connecting the mountain communities to the Tularosa Basin below and the ski area above. The 15 business establishments and 47 employees indicate a small local economy serving residents and travelers.
Primary Name: High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
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Street names emphasize natural features like canyons, wildlife, and vegetation alongside historic references like Old Railroad Drive and Old Firehouse Road.
ZIP Code 88325 has 949 residents and 440 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 59.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.2% male and 46.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 949Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,370Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $97,955Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 440Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $256,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 865 | 956 | 871 | 641 | 619 | 594 | 497 | 808 | 954 | 1,413 | 1,563 | 1,674 | 1,523 | 1,370 |
| Decennial Census | 899 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 949 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 59
Male Median Age: 59.4
Female Median Age: 58.8
| 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 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 16 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 51 | 66 | 52 | 63 | 33 | 14 | 22 |
| Female | 22 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 40 | 65 | 62 | 33 | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Total | 41 | 39 | 43 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 50 | 39 | 32 | 37 | 91 | 131 | 114 | 96 | 58 | 28 | 33 |
| White: | 805 | 82.56% |
| Black: | 8 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic:* | 114 | 11.69% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.72% |
| American Indian: | 15 | 1.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 26 | 2.67% |
| Total: | 975 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 505 | 53.21% | 59.4 years |
| Females: | 444 | 46.79% | 58.8 years |
| Total: | 949 | 100% | 59.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,336 | 97.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 19 | 1.39% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 0.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12 | 1.09% |
| Total Population: | 1,370 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,355 | 98.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15 | 1.09% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $97,955, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $68,924 (237.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,098. Family households earn a median of $106,250 versus $68,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,125). By gender, male median income is $52,500 and female is $48,702, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,798 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,031 | $31,736 | $27,222 | $41,250 | $44,565 | $43,214 | $28,571 | $54,773 | $52,857 | $58,625 | $67,500 | $75,688 | $83,125 | $97,955 |
| Median Family Income | $30,078 | $43,038 | $29,250 | $38,636 | $61,131 | $61,507 | $60,324 | $64,394 | $71,094 | $74,726 | $79,375 | $84,764 | $91,133 | $106,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $4,149 | $4,858 | $4,661 | $51,364 | $17,731 | $18,607 | $25,048 | $27,778 | $31,058 | $38,049 | $40,970 | $44,762 | $65,341 | $68,125 |
| Median Male Income | $35,776 | $50,417 | $51,364 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,452 | $0 | $44,405 | $49,034 | $48,811 | $52,500 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $45,972 | $46,125 | $48,611 | $0 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $42,134 | $65,598 | $43,564 | $46,486 | $48,460 | $48,702 |
| Employed: | 323 | 32.89% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 659 | 67.11% |
| Total: | 982 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 207 | 64.09% |
| Service: | 16 | 4.95% |
| Sales and Office: | 37 | 11.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 32 | 9.91% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 9.60% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 323 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $256,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $5,000 (1.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $804 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $763. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.11% (29.09% with a mortgage, 70.91% free-and-clear) and renters 1.89% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.06%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,500 | $252,600 | $261,000 | $233,300 | $211,400 | $207,600 | $202,000 | $217,500 | $216,800 | $216,500 | $223,900 | $249,000 | $246,000 | $256,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 8 | 100.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $804 | $918 | $918 | $0 | $761 | $596 | $0 | $757 | $763 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 121 | 28.54% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 295 | 69.58% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 1.89% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 424 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 424 | 68.94% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 191 | 31.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 615 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 515 | 83.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 100 | 16.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 615 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.60%, 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%), down 18.20 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.14%). College enrollment is 24.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 1.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 170 | 20.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 193 | 23.54% |
| Associate's degree: | 100 | 12.20% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 75 | 9.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 267 | 32.56% |
| Total: | 820 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 805 | 98.17% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 342 | 41.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,101 | 59.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 574 | 30.83% |
| No Insurance: | 187 | 10.04% |
| Total: | 1,862 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,675 | 89.96% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.2% | 6.2% | 10.0% | 15.0% | 10.5% | 12.0% | 16.8% | 4.7% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 96 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 18.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 41 | 24.40% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 127 | 75.60% |
ZIP Code 88325 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $1,746,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 484Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $400,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,746,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 41Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88325 is located in Otero County, New Mexico, within the Alamogordo, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10460) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 63,797 people, about 1.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 88325. It covers 106.769 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.018 sq mi.
| 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: | 106.769 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.018 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 88325 is in the Alamogordo Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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.