88401 ZIP Code, Tucumcari, NM
88401 is a ZIP code in Tucumcari, New Mexico — mostly in Quay County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in San Miguel County. It covers 970 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88427 and 88120. 6,818 people live here in 3,475 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $49,345, below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 47.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tucumcari, NM
- County: Quay County
- Land area: 970 sq mi
- Population: 6,818
- Median household income: $49,345
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,818 |
| Households | 3,475 |
| Median household income | $49,345 |
| Income per person | $32,720 |
| Median age | 47.8 |
| Homeowners | 70.6% |
| Median home value | $76,500 |
| Median rent | $650 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 9.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% |
| Broadband internet | 76.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 19.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 18.8% |
| $10–15K | 6.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 19.3% |
| $75–100K | 6.4% |
| $100–150K | 12.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.6% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 14.5% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.8% |
| Owned outright | 37.0% |
| Rented | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.4% |
| Townhome | 4.7% |
| 2–4 units | 2.6% |
| 5–19 units | 5.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 14.4% |
Businesses in 88401
161 business establishments with 1,465 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 33
- Retail Trade: 27
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 24
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 16
- Transportation and Warehousing: 10
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 10
- Construction: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 88401
- Tucumcari, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Quay County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88401 in?
- 88401 is a Tucumcari, NM mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88401 in?
- 88401 is mostly in Quay County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in San Miguel County.
- What is the population of 88401?
- About 6,818 people (±303), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,813.
- What is the median household income in 88401?
- $49,345 (±$10,070), 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 88401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88427 (20.3 mi) and 88120 (23.5 mi, Grady).
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