ZIP Code 88548 in El Paso, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:El Paso, Texas
County:El Paso County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:28:28 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:915
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.7588, -106.4866
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88548 - El Paso, TX

ZIP Code 88548, El Paso

Border Hub Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationEl Paso County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 79910
Key Facts
  • 88548 is a PO Box-only ZIP code with no street delivery routes or residential addresses within its classification.
  • The facility is geographically enclosed within ZIP 79910, which provides standard carrier delivery to surrounding neighborhoods.
  • All nearby neighborhoods (Cielo Vista North, Cielo Vista East, Cielo Vista South, Montclair, and Cork) are within one mile and have regular street delivery through other ZIP codes.
  • This ZIP was introduced before October 2004 and has maintained its PO Box-only designation, serving El Paso County.
  • The location's proximity to the international border (coordinates 31.7951, -106.3769) positions it to serve cross-border mail needs.
  • No population, housing units, or business establishments are assigned to this ZIP code, confirming its administrative-only function.

Postal Infrastructure in Border Context

The facility operates within El Paso's broader postal infrastructure, which includes multiple ZIP codes serving different delivery functions. While 88548 contains no street delivery routes, it sits within the 79910 ZIP code's geographic area, which does provide carrier service to residential and business addresses. This arrangement is common in border cities where postal services need flexibility to accommodate various customer needs.

Border Region Mail Demand

El Paso's position on the U.S.-Mexico border creates demand for specialized mail services. Many residents and businesses maintain PO Boxes separate from their street addresses for security, convenience, or to receive mail from both sides of the border. The nearby neighborhoods like Cielo Vista North, Cielo Vista East, and Montclair all fall within standard delivery ZIPs, confirming that 88548's PO Box-only status serves a functional purpose rather than reflecting lack of infrastructure.

Location and Service Area

The postal facility's coordinates place it in eastern El Paso, less than a mile from several established residential neighborhoods. These communities, with their Spanish-influenced character and proximity to international commerce routes, generate consistent demand for flexible mail options. The facility serves customers who need a dedicated mailing address separate from their home or business location, a common practice in border regions where cross-border commerce and dual residency arrangements are routine.

Street Name Patterns

This ZIP code contains no street delivery records, operating exclusively as a PO Box distribution facility.

Nearby Areas

Cielo Vista North Cielo Vista East Cielo Vista South Montclair Cork

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 88548 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:0Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 88548 is located in El Paso County, Texas, within the El Paso, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21340). This Metro area has a population of 800,647 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 88548. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:El Paso, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:21340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:800,647Source: Census
MSA:El Paso, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4824000Source: Census
Place Name:El Paso city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


88549 | | 88547

Schools in ZIP Code 88548


We could not locate which school district 88548 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.

Triumph Public High Schools-El Paso West 711 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79902
District: UnknownNearby
La Fe Preparatory School 616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
District: UnknownNearby
Aoy El 901 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: El Paso Independent School DistrictNearby
Guillen Middle 900 S Cotton St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: El Paso Independent School DistrictNearby
Hart El 1110 Park St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: El Paso Independent School DistrictNearby
Lydia Patterson Institute 517 S Florence St
El Paso, TX 79901
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Clement's Parish School 600 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Patrick Cathedral School 1111 N Stanton St
El Paso, TX 79902
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88548


The University Of Texas At El Paso 500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968-0691
Type: Post Secondary
Pipo Academy Of Hair Design 3000 Pershing Dr
El Paso, TX 79903
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso 5001 El Paso Drive
El Paso, TX 79905-2827
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest University At El Paso 1414 Geronimo
El Paso, TX 79925
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso 6926 Gateway Boulevard E.
El Paso, TX 79915-1525
Type: Post Secondary
El Paso Community College 9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925-6507
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov