ZIP Code 88346 - Ruidoso Downs New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 88346 is located in Ruidoso Downs New Mexico. Portions of 88346 are also in Ruidoso. 88346 is entirely within Lincoln County. Regionally, 88346 is located in the Roswell Area.
ZIP Code 88346 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ruidoso Downs |
| Primary County | Lincoln County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,770 |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 88346 Map
88346 Demographics
88346 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 88346 is White. The current unemployment level in 88346 is 4.3%.
| Population | 2,770 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 51 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,123 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,669 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $180,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 52.47% |
88346 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,967 | 52.47% |
| Black | 44 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,461 | 38.97% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 277 | 7.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
88346 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 131 | 8.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 193 | 12.62% |
| High School Diploma | 409 | 26.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 69 | 4.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 77 | 5.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 341 | 22.3% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 15.43% |
| Masters Degree | 61 | 3.99% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 0.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
88346 Geography
| Coordinates | 33.34193802, -105.50468445 |
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| Cities/Towns in 88346 | |
| Region | Roswell Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Ruidoso, NM |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 54 Square Miles |
88346 Schools
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88346 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 23b - Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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