| City: | Garita, New Mexico |
| County: | San Miguel County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:55 AM |
| Population: | 45 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 35.3416, -104.5184 |
| Land Area: | 223.211 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 88421 has 45 residents and 16 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 34.8 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.8%) and White (42.2%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.8%, 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: | 45Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 25Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 39 | 0 | 55 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 19 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 45 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.8
Male Median Age: 31.3
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 19 | 27.14% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 35 | 50.00% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.43% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 21.43% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 21 | 46.67% | 31.3 years |
| Females: | 24 | 53.33% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 45 | 100% | 34.8 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.
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| 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% |
Business demographic information for ZIP Code 88421 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 9 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 9Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 83Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9Source: 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 88421 is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, within the Las Vegas, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29780) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 29,393 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 88421. It covers 223.211 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Las Vegas, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 29,393Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 223.211 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 44958.52 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 88421 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.