| City: | Picacho, New Mexico |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:51:42 PM |
| 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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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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 172Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 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: | $0Source: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 17 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 172 |
| 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: | 129 | 75.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 43 | 25.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 172 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 172 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,125), 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 well under the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 23.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $8,500 | $20,833 | $21,563 | $20,938 | $0 | $0 | $42,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $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 |
| Median Male Income | $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 |
| Employed: | 22 | 23.16% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 73 | 76.84% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($232,200), 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 far less than the state median ($1,021), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | $187,500 | $129,200 | $129,200 | $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: | 22 | 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: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $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): | 13 | 37.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 62.86% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 35 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 35 | 74.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 25.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 35 | 74.47% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 25.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 62.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 20.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,766.00 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 high school (52.70%). 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: | 21 | 37.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 62.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 35 | 62.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 35 | 16.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 172 | 83.09% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 207 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 207 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 35 | 47.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 39 | 52.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 74 | 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 20,227 people, about 0.29% 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: | 20,227Source: 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 October 1, 2025.