88253 ZIP Code, Lake Arthur, NM
88253 is a ZIP code in Lake Arthur, New Mexico — mostly in Chaves County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Eddy County. It covers 218 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88230, 88210 and 88232. 901 people live here in 315 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $85,813, above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Arthur, NM
- County: Chaves County
- Land area: 218 sq mi
- Population: 901
- Median household income: $85,813
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 901 |
| Households | 315 |
| Median household income | $85,813 |
| Income per person | $39,053 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Homeowners | 67.9% |
| Median home value | $168,300 |
| Median rent | $1,079 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Broadband internet | 92.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 29.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 8.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 3.8% |
| $50–75K | 9.8% |
| $75–100K | 25.4% |
| $100–150K | 12.1% |
| $150–200K | 17.1% |
| $200K+ | 11.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.7% |
| 20–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 19.3% |
| 35–44 | 6.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 5.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.6% |
| Owned outright | 48.9% |
| Rented | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.1% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 39.5% |
Businesses in 88253
7 business establishments with 11 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 88253
- Lake Arthur, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chaves County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Eddy County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88253, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88253 in?
- 88253 is a Lake Arthur, NM mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88253 in?
- 88253 is mostly in Chaves County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Eddy County.
- What is the population of 88253?
- About 901 people (±310), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 961.
- What is the median household income in 88253?
- $85,813 (±$31,550), 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 88253?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88253 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88253?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88230 (18.5 mi, Midway), 88210 (23.8 mi, Artesia) and 88232 (24 mi, Hagerman).
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