ZIP Code 88042 - Hillsboro New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 88042 is located in Hillsboro New Mexico. Portions of 88042 are also in Kingston. 88042 is entirely within Sierra County. Regionally, 88042 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
ZIP Code 88042 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hillsboro |
| Primary County | Sierra County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 327 |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 88042 Map
88042 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 88042 is White. The current unemployment level in 88042 is 4.3%.
| Population | 327 |
| Population Growth Rate | 70.05% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 127 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $254,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
88042 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
88042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 41 | 23.84% |
| High School Diploma | 32 | 18.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 45.93% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 20 | 11.63% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
88042 Schools
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88042 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 24b - Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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