| City: | Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Holloman AFB |
| County: | Otero County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:31 AM |
| Population: | 3,810 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 32.8266, -106.1180 |
| Land Area: | 25.62 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 88330 has 3,810 residents and 838 households (average 2.78 persons per household). The median age is 21.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.6% male and 40.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.7%, much higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,810Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,433Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 3,538Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 148.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,465Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 838Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.78Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,553 | 3,585 | 3,599 | 3,745 | 4,021 | 3,977 | 3,914 | 3,879 | 4,096 | 3,943 | 4,128 | 4,182 | 4,052 | 4,433 |
| Decennial Census | 3,054 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,810 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 21.5
Male Median Age: 21.6
Female Median Age: 21.5
| 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 | 170 | 140 | 105 | 351 | 801 | 311 | 159 | 120 | 59 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Female | 188 | 133 | 81 | 169 | 414 | 204 | 138 | 96 | 47 | 22 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 358 | 273 | 186 | 520 | 1,215 | 515 | 297 | 216 | 106 | 32 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| White: | 2,390 | 60.71% |
| Black: | 432 | 10.97% |
| Hispanic:* | 705 | 17.91% |
| Asian: | 136 | 3.45% |
| American Indian: | 29 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian: | 37 | 0.94% |
| Other: | 208 | 5.28% |
| Total: | 3,937 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,269 | 59.55% | 21.6 years |
| Females: | 1,541 | 40.45% | 21.5 years |
| Total: | 3,810 | 100% | 21.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,231 | 95.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 70 | 1.58% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 84 | 1.89% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 48 | 2.98% |
| Total Population: | 4,433 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,301 | 97.02% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 132 | 2.98% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,465, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,490 (25.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,225. Family households earn a median of $64,837 versus $44,063 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,774). By gender, male median income is $32,382 and female is $33,365, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $983 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 274.0%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (37.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,975 | $42,398 | $45,395 | $43,673 | $44,186 | $41,604 | $46,189 | $46,250 | $47,240 | $47,838 | $49,044 | $48,263 | $51,205 | $52,465 |
| Median Family Income | $42,321 | $44,952 | $44,572 | $42,985 | $42,645 | $41,250 | $46,017 | $46,278 | $47,474 | $48,563 | $53,977 | $52,750 | $67,083 | $64,837 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,769 | $32,708 | $46,528 | $49,141 | $49,760 | $48,207 | $50,400 | $42,000 | $33,500 | $33,913 | $36,319 | $40,188 | $43,587 | $44,063 |
| Median Male Income | $28,412 | $28,630 | $27,368 | $25,987 | $0 | $29,949 | $31,362 | $31,214 | $32,192 | $30,827 | $32,571 | $31,612 | $31,451 | $32,382 |
| Median Female Income | $23,275 | $21,500 | $20,192 | $19,778 | $0 | $22,438 | $27,230 | $26,500 | $29,792 | $34,583 | $38,125 | $36,375 | $39,464 | $33,365 |
| Employed: | 457 | 46.21% |
| Unemployed: | 62 | 6.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 470 | 47.52% |
| Total: | 989 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 151 | 33.04% |
| Service: | 170 | 37.20% |
| Sales and Office: | 64 | 14.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 32 | 7.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 40 | 8.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 457 | 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 $1,230, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $238 (23.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $102. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.19%, which is markedly below 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 68 | 6.23% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 747 | 68.47% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 228 | 20.90% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 9 | 0.82% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 39 | 3.57% |
| Total: | 1,091 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $992 | $981 | $1,019 | $1,062 | $1,115 | $1,142 | $1,157 | $1,135 | $1,128 | $1,113 | $1,141 | $1,209 | $1,236 | $1,230 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,091 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,091 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,091 | 93.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 72 | 6.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,163 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 887 | 76.27% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 255 | 21.93% |
| Other Units: | 21 | 1.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,163 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.50% 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 far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 96.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 7.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (38.78%). College enrollment is 38.78%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 228 | 15.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 450 | 30.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 292 | 19.73% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 330 | 22.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 180 | 12.16% |
| Total: | 1,480 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,480 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 510 | 34.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,087 | 91.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 156 | 6.81% |
| No Insurance: | 48 | 2.10% |
| Total: | 2,291 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,243 | 97.90% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% | 12.9% | 15.2% | 14.6% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 8.6% |
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: | 70 | 7.24% |
| Kindergarten: | 107 | 11.07% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 314 | 32.47% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 101 | 10.44% |
| College or graduate school: | 375 | 38.78% |
| Total: | 967 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 177 | 18.30% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 522 | 53.98% |
ZIP Code 88330 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 27 business establishments, employing about 456 people with an annual payroll of $36,592,000. USPS data shows 1,273 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1,273Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,723Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 27Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $10,685,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $36,592,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 456Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88330 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 5.97% of whom live in ZIP Code 88330. It covers 25.62 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.161 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: | 25.62 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.161 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 88330 is in the Alamogordo Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.