88210 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 88210, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

88210 is a zip code in Eddy County, New Mexico, which covers Artesia CCD and Loco Hills, with a total population of 18,785 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 88210 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 88210.

The estimated population of people living in 88210 is 18,785, with a median age of 34.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 88210 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,785
+3%
-0.93%
2020
18,238
+0.78%
-
2019
18,097
 -1.75% -
2018
18,420
 -2.86% -
2017
18,962
 - -

Population of 88210 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 88210 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
40.7%
45.3%
 -10.15%
Black/African American
1%
1.2%
 -16.67%
Native
2%
1.6%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
54%
50.9%
 +6.09%
Asian
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.1%
 +2,000.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 88210 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 88210 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 88210 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 88210 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.1 +4.92% 32.7 +1.87% 35.1 +4.78%
2020 32.5 -2.99% 32.1 -2.73% 33.5 -0.89%
2019 33.5 +1.52% 33 +1.23% 33.8 -0.88%
2018 33 -1.49% 32.6 -2.1% 34.1 +0.29%
2017 33.5 - 33.3 - 34 -

The median age of the 88210 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 88210 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,684 -7.12% 1,447 -12.39% 1,556 1,250
10 to 19 1,451 +23.65% 1,531 -6.82% 1,814 1,419
20 to 29 1,204 -28.36% 1,206 +9.91% 893 1,309
30 to 39 1,355 +3.85% 1,175 +28.31% 1,394 1,541
40 to 49 916 +12.37% 937 -0.59% 1,027 893
50 to 59 1,118 -2.41% 1,072 +9.86% 1,064 1,156
60 to 69 925 +3.94% 1,059 -0.61% 930 1,045
70+ 928 -24.33% 954 -18.97% 715 779

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 88210 zip code is $60,903.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 88210.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,440.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,691.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,504.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 88210 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 88210, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 88210 is currently $82,432.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.73% of households in 88210 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 88210 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 88210 is $30,869.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 88210 by the total population of 88210.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 88210 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 88210 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 88210 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 88210 zip over the age of 16 is 13,588.

Of those people, a total of 63.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 88210 is 59.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 88210 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 842 37.60% 27.40%
20 to 24 years 1,012 62.10% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 1,190 69.60% 16.10%
30 to 34 years 1,443 73.90% 16.70%
35 to 44 years 2,449 89.40% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 1,998 84.30% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 1,185 52.90% 9.10%
60 to 64 years 1,265 74.80% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 1,246 22.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 958 9.00% 25.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 88210. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,841 65.70% 7.10%
Black or African American 198 64.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 204 46.10% 0.00%
Asian 56 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,114 65.10% 4.60%
Two or more races 1,175 44.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 6,881 65.70% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,175 63.60% 8.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 88210 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 88210 is 8,086, with median earnings of $43,945.00.

Women in 88210 are earning approximately 41.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,086 $43,945.00
Male 4,302 $62,292.00
Female 3,784 $25,643.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 88210 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 943 $62,593.00
Business and Financial 455 $47,348.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $65,929.00
Architecture and Engineering 257 $132,658.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 69 $144,554.00
Community and Social Service 398 $50,778.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 669 $14,601.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 350 $61,162.00
Healthcare Support 404 $30,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $12,119.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 256 $8,676.00
Personal Care and Service 64 $9,091.00
Sales 758 $17,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 716 $29,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 182 $35,802.00
Construction and Extraction 623 $69,821.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 425 $104,741.00
Production 541 $32,038.00
Transportation and Material Moving 333 $48,391.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 88210 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 88210.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 555 $63,497.00 388 $44,409.00
Business and Financial 202 $116,533.00 253 $26,933.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $0.00 27 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 246 $132,816.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $250,001.00 37 $63,393.00
Community and Social Service 314 $51,274.00 84 $25,872.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 127 $51,645.00 542 $14,489.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 29 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 338 $60,951.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 404 $30,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 157 $12,003.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 186 $7,766.00 70 $9,803.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 56 $8,182.00
Sales 285 $36,932.00 473 $11,348.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $92,241.00 664 $27,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 148 $36,119.00 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 606 $68,810.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 384 $103,774.00 41 $0.00
Production 488 $36,500.00 53 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 277 $47,516.00 56 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,915 households in 88210, with an average household size of 2.71 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,097 families living in the 88210 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 88210:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,670 395 1,032 1,818
Average Household Size 3.24 3.57 3.31 1.12
Total Families 3,670 395 1,032 0
Average Household Size 3.23 3.32 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 5,097 families living in 88210, 15.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 88210:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,999 housing units in 88210.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,915 86.45%
Vacant 1,084 13.55%

22.23% of the total 7,999 housing units in 88210 are rental units. This is approximately 1,778 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,481 are occupied by the owner - or 56.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 88210 is $945.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 88210 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    656
  • Less than $500
    429
  • $500 to $999
    561
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    696
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    61
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 88210 is $179,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 88210 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    548
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    362
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    795
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,116
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    757
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    789
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    93
  • $1,000,000 or more
    21

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 88210. The chart below shows the number of properties in 88210 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    155
  • 1940 to 1949
    277
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,177
  • 1960 to 1969
    891
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,590
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,060
  • 1990 to 1999
    717
  • 2000 to 2009
    877
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,239
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 88210 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    329
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,339
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,345
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,902

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 88210 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 88210 that commute to work in a particular way.

17 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 88210.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    472
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,975
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,569
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    860
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    395
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    50
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    293
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    87
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    150
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    362
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    341
  • 90 or more minutes
    128

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 88210 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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