88317 ZIP Code, Cloudcroft, NM
88317 is a ZIP code in Cloudcroft, New Mexico in Otero County. It covers 273 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88349, 88325 and 88347. 2,077 people live here in 946 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $136,250, well above the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 50.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cloudcroft, NM
- County: Otero County
- Land area: 273 sq mi
- Population: 2,077
- Median household income: $136,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,077 |
| Households | 946 |
| Median household income | $136,250 |
| Income per person | $60,254 |
| Median age | 50.6 |
| Homeowners | 90.0% |
| Median home value | $214,300 |
| Median rent | $776 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 72.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% |
| Broadband internet | 91.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 6.3% |
| $15–25K | 2.3% |
| $25–35K | 0.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 7.0% |
| $100–150K | 9.7% |
| $150–200K | 30.1% |
| $200K+ | 18.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.5% |
| 20–24 | 1.3% |
| 25–34 | 2.2% |
| 35–44 | 18.7% |
| 45–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 18.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 12.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 9.6% |
| Owned outright | 17.4% |
| Rented | 3.0% |
| Vacant | 70.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.8% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 19.3% |
Businesses in 88317
65 business establishments with 440 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Retail Trade: 12
- Construction: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 88349 (6.6 mi)
- 88325 — High Rolls CDP, NM (7.7 mi)
- 88347 — Sacramento CDP, NM (7.7 mi)
- 88337 — La Luz CDP, NM (13.3 mi)
- 88354 — Weed CDP, NM (15.6 mi)
- 88311 — Boles Acres CDP, NM (16 mi)
- 88350 — Timberon CDP, NM (17.5 mi)
- 88314 — Bent CDP, NM (19.2 mi)
Areas that include 88317
- Cloudcroft, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Twin Forks, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Otero County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest median household income in Otero County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Otero County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Otero County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Otero County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Otero County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Otero County
- No. 1 of 7: fastest population growth in Otero County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88317, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88317 in?
- 88317 is a Cloudcroft, NM mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88317 in?
- 88317 is in Otero County.
- What is the population of 88317?
- About 2,077 people (±389), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,953.
- What is the median household income in 88317?
- $136,250 (±$48,587), 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 88317?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88317 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88317?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88349 (6.6 mi), 88325 (7.7 mi, High Rolls), 88347 (7.7 mi, Sacramento), 88337 (13.3 mi, La Luz), 88354 (15.6 mi, Weed) and 88311 (16 mi, Boles Acres).
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