| City: | Picacho, New Mexico |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:37 AM |
| Population: | 58 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.4138, -105.0557 |
| Land Area: | 284.614 sq mi |
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Picacho sits in the remote reaches of Lincoln County, New Mexico, where 58 residents occupy a vast 356 square mile territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this sparse landscape, making the post office an essential lifeline for the community.
The Picacho post office maintains 22 PO Boxes serving 21 households scattered across the territory. With a PO Box adoption rate of 1.048, the post office serves not just the immediate area but also draws from the surrounding region. Despite its PO Box classification, mail actually reaches some residents through one rural route and one highway contract route along US Highway 70, the main corridor through the area.
This is an exceptionally young community with a median age of 18.0 years. The 58 residents include just 3 children under 18, indicating most of the population falls in the young adult range. The population is diverse: 21 people identify as two or more races, 18 as White alone, and 15 as Some Other Race alone. All 21 housing units are owner-occupied, with no rental properties.
The economy centers on agriculture and transportation. All 22 workers in the labor force work in either agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, or in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. No one holds a bachelor's degree. Picacho also has a remarkably high veteran population, with 43 veterans reported from a population of 58.
Street delivery reaches a handful of addresses along US Highway 70, Skeen Road, and Picacho Road. Most addresses, however, require PO Box delivery because of the scattered settlement pattern across this large rural territory. The post office has served this area since before October 2004, when ZIP code tracking began.
Standard Format:
PO Box [number]
Picacho, NM 88343For rural route addresses:
[Street Address]
Picacho, NM 88343US Highway 70 serves as the main transportation corridor, with scattered rural roads branching off into the territory.
ZIP Code 88343 has 58 residents and 21 households (average 2.76 persons per household). The median age is 18.0 years, significantly younger than the state (39.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 34.5% male and 65.5% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.1%) and White (31.0%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (15.0%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 125Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 21Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.76Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 17 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 172 | 125 |
| Decennial Census | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 58 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 18
Male Median Age: 13.5
Female Median Age: 19
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 18 | 24.66% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 36 | 49.32% |
| Asian: | 4 | 5.48% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 20.55% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 20 | 34.48% | 13.5 years |
| Females: | 38 | 65.52% | 19.0 years |
| Total: | 58 | 100% | 18.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 78 | 62.40% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 47 | 37.60% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 125 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 125 | 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 $8,500 (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 40.0%, which is markedly below 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 Natural resources (100.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $8,500 | $20,833 | $21,563 | $20,938 | $0 | $0 | $42,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,250 | $17,500 | $14,375 | $14,375 | $13,750 | $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: | 30 | 40.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 60.00% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 30 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $275,000 (100.00%) since 2011 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.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | $187,500 | $129,200 | $129,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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: | 30 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 12 | 28.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 30 | 71.43% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 42 | 79.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 20.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 53 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 42 | 79.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 20.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 53 | 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 71.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 33.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.90%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 17 | 28.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 42 | 71.19% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 42 | 71.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 42 | 25.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 125 | 74.85% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 167 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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): | 26 | 61.90% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 38.10% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 42 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 88343 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: | 26Source: 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 88343 is located in Lincoln County, New Mexico, within the Ruidoso, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40760) and New Mexico's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 20,497 people, about 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 88343. It covers 284.614 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: | 284.614 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4600.14, 71739.49 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 88343 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.