88242 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 88242 is White. The current unemployment level in 88242 is 6.6%.
| Population | 7,312 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.80% |
| Population Density | 87 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,195 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,534 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $73,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.84% |
88242 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,128 | 60.84% |
| Black | 25 | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 3,811 | 37.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 108 | 1.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
88242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 282 | 8.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 586 | 17.29% |
| High School Diploma | 1,162 | 34.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 0.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 252 | 7.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 474 | 13.99% |
| Associates Degree | 479 | 14.13% |
| Masters Degree | 106 | 3.13% |
| Professional Degree | 28 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |