Chaves County, NM ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Chaves County, New Mexico. The Census Bureau counts 64,217 residents in the county, with a median household income of $52,938 and a median home value of $156,400. Median household income ranges from $42,207 in 88203 to $65,000 in 88232. Its largest communities include Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Midway and Lake Arthur.
Chaves County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 64,217 |
| Households | 23,712 |
| Median household income | $52,938 |
| Median home value | $156,400 |
| Median age | 37.2 |
| Median rent | $867 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 65,546 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,308 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $42,207 (88203) to $65,000 (88232) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $51,416 |
| Homeowners | 71.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 1,755 homes (5 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Chaves County: 88232 ($65,000)
- Most residents: 88203 (28,753 people)
- Highest homeownership: 88232 (86.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 88232 (43.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 88232 (22.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 88232 (33.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 88201 ($225,000)
Every ZIP code in Chaves County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88203 | Roswell | 28,753 | 10,984 | $42,207 | $126,600 | 65.3% | 33.3% | 12.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 88201 | Roswell | 27,524 | 10,153 | $61,780 | $225,000 | 75.5% | 32.6% | 13.9% | — | — | 87% of its land |
| 88230 | Dexter | 4,336 | 1,650 | $43,469 | $104,800 | 79.3% | 39.0% | 6.8% | 2 | 1,159 | 100% of its land |
| 88232 | Hagerman | 2,838 | 666 | $65,000 | $134,700 | 86.2% | 43.1% | 22.4% | 2 | 538 | 100% of its land |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur | 901 | 315 | $85,813 | $168,300 | 67.9% | 38.4% | 6.9% | — | — | 74% of its land |
| 88339 | Mayhill | 603 | 246 | $57,375 | $234,500 | 95.9% | 3.3% | 10.8% | — | — | 59% of its land |
| 88116 | Elida | 394 | 178 | $54,239 | — | 75.8% | 24.2% | 5.4% | 2 | 55 | 49% of its land |
| 88250 | Hope | 153 | 87 | $83,250 | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1 | 13 | 66% of its land |
| 88344 | Pinon | 44 | 29 | $113,375 | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 26 | 30% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Chaves County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Roswell — 47,638 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Dexter — 1,128 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hagerman — 849 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Midway — 541 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lake Arthur — 478 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Twin Forks — 310 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Hope — 49 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mayhill — 38 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Chaves County, NM?
- 88203, 88201, 88230, 88232, 88253, 88339, 88116, 88250 and 88344. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Chaves County?
- 64,217 residents in 23,712 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Chaves County?
- $52,938 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $42,207 (88203) to $65,000 (88232).
- Which Chaves County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 88232, at $65,000, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Chaves County?
- For the 5 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 1,755 residential and 36 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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