ZIP Code 88314 - Bent New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 88314 is located in Bent New Mexico. Portions of 88314 are also in Mescalero. 88314 is entirely within Otero County. Regionally, 88314 is located in the El Paso Area.
ZIP Code 88314 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Bent |
| Primary County | Otero County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 186 |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 88314 Map
88314 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 88314 is White. The current unemployment level in 88314 is 4.3%.
| Population | 186 |
| Population Growth Rate | 909.09% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 115 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $46,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
88314 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
88314 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 20 | 9.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 65 | 30.09% |
| High School Diploma | 55 | 25.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 6.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 27 | 12.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 36 | 16.67% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
88314 Geography
| Coordinates | 33.14004135, -105.85896301 |
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| Cities/Towns in 88314 | |
| Region | El Paso Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Alamogordo, NM |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 24 Square Miles |
88314 Schools
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88314 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 23b - Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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