Ruidoso, NM ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Ruidoso, New Mexico: 88345, 88312 and 88355. Together they are home to 11,415 residents in 5,621 households. That is more than the 7,699 people counted inside Ruidoso village limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $53,971 in 88345 to $80,345 in 88312.
Ruidoso village limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,699 |
| Households | 3,941 |
| Median household income | $52,736 |
| Median home value | $243,800 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Median rent | $944 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,415 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,621 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $53,971 (88345) to $80,345 (88312) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,205 |
| Homeowners | 76.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 2 routes, 1,388 homes (1 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Ruidoso: 88312 ($80,345)
- Most residents: 88345 (7,835 people)
- Highest homeownership: 88312 (94.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 88345 (18.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 88345 (15.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 88345 (47.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 88312 ($304,100)
Every ZIP code in Ruidoso
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88345 | Ruidoso | 7,835 | 3,974 | $53,971 | $263,700 | 70.2% | 18.4% | 15.7% | — | — | 33% of its land; mailing city |
| 88312 | Alto | 3,287 | 1,502 | $80,345 | $304,100 | 94.9% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 2 | 1,407 | 4% of its land |
| 88355 | Ruidoso | 293 | 145 | — | — | 58.6% | 15.2% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Ruidoso when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ruidoso village limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ruidoso. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Ruidoso.
Counties
- Lincoln County — 18 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ruidoso, NM?
- 88345, 88312 and 88355. A ZIP code is listed for Ruidoso when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ruidoso village limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ruidoso.
- What is the population of Ruidoso, NM?
- The Census Bureau counts 7,699 residents inside Ruidoso village limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Ruidoso hold 11,415 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Ruidoso, NM?
- $52,736 inside Ruidoso village limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $53,971 to $80,345.
- Which Ruidoso ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 88312, at $80,345, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ruidoso, NM?
- For the 1 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 2 carrier routes reaching 1,388 residential and 18 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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