88345 ZIP Code, Ruidoso, NM
88345 is a ZIP code in Ruidoso, New Mexico in Lincoln County. It covers 39 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88355, 88312 and 88346. 7,835 people live here in 3,974 households. With about 199 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (70%). Median household income is $53,971, below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 47.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ruidoso, NM
- County: Lincoln County
- Land area: 39 sq mi
- Population: 7,835
- Median household income: $53,971
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,835 |
| Households | 3,974 |
| Median household income | $53,971 |
| Income per person | $38,044 |
| Median age | 47.7 |
| Homeowners | 70.2% |
| Median home value | $263,700 |
| Median rent | $917 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% |
| Broadband internet | 83.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.7% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 10.5% |
| $25–35K | 11.0% |
| $35–50K | 9.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.8% |
| $75–100K | 20.6% |
| $100–150K | 6.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 6.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 7.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65–74 | 16.5% |
| 75+ | 12.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.6% |
| Owned outright | 17.9% |
| Rented | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 55.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.0% |
| Townhome | 3.5% |
| 2–4 units | 4.6% |
| 5–19 units | 3.6% |
| 20+ units | 3.4% |
| Mobile / other | 15.9% |
Businesses in 88345
451 business establishments with 3,765 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 96
- Accommodation and Food Services: 79
- Construction: 44
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 39
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 36
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 36
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 34
- Finance and Insurance: 30
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 88355 — Ruidoso village, NM (0.7 mi)
- 88312 — Ruidoso village, NM (5.7 mi)
- 88346 — Ruidoso Downs city, NM (7.5 mi)
- 88324 (9.6 mi)
- 88323 (11 mi)
- 88341 — Nogal CDP, NM (13.1 mi)
- 88340 — Mescalero CDP, NM (13.2 mi)
- 88348 (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 88345
- Ruidoso, NM ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Lincoln County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Lincoln County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Lincoln County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lincoln County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lincoln County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lincoln County
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Lincoln County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Lincoln County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Lincoln County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88345, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88345 in?
- 88345 is a Ruidoso, NM mailing address. By land area, 33% lies inside Ruidoso; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88345 in?
- 88345 is in Lincoln County.
- What is the population of 88345?
- About 7,835 people (±339), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,423.
- What is the median household income in 88345?
- $53,971 (±$5,118), 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 88345?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88345 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88345?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88355 (0.7 mi, Ruidoso), 88312 (5.7 mi, Ruidoso), 88346 (7.5 mi, Ruidoso Downs), 88324 (9.6 mi), 88323 (11 mi) and 88341 (13.1 mi, Nogal).
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