88038 ZIP Code, Gila, NM
88038 is a ZIP code in Gila, New Mexico in Grant County. It covers 383 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88039, 88053 and 88049. 580 people live here in 247 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $18,317, well below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 56.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gila, NM
- County: Grant County
- Land area: 383 sq mi
- Population: 580
- Median household income: $18,317
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 580 |
| Households | 247 |
| Median household income | $18,317 |
| Income per person | $18,661 |
| Median age | 56.2 |
| Homeowners | 95.1% |
| Median home value | $216,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 9.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.4% |
| Broadband internet | 91.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 27.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 18.6% |
| $10–15K | 27.9% |
| $15–25K | 10.5% |
| $25–35K | 9.3% |
| $35–50K | 8.9% |
| $50–75K | 6.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.4% |
| $100–150K | 2.8% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.8% |
| 10–19 | 3.3% |
| 20–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 30.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.9% |
| 75+ | 15.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.5% |
| Owned outright | 71.9% |
| Rented | 4.2% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 26.0% |
Businesses in 88038
11 business establishments with 28 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 88039 — Alma CDP, NM (17.1 mi)
- 88053 — Pinos Altos CDP, NM (18 mi)
- 88049 — Mimbres CDP, NM (18.3 mi)
- 88028 — Cliff CDP, NM (21.2 mi)
- 88025 — Buckhorn CDP, NM (21.4 mi)
- 88022 — Arenas Valley CDP, NM (24.4 mi)
Areas that include 88038
- Gila, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Grant County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88038, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88038 in?
- 88038 is a Gila, NM mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Gila; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88038 in?
- 88038 is in Grant County.
- What is the population of 88038?
- About 580 people (±264), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 380.
- What is the median household income in 88038?
- $18,317 (±$14,788), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 88038?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88038 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88038?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88039 (17.1 mi, Alma), 88053 (18 mi, Pinos Altos), 88049 (18.3 mi, Mimbres), 88028 (21.2 mi, Cliff), 88025 (21.4 mi, Buckhorn) and 88022 (24.4 mi, Arenas Valley).
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