ZIP code 88026
Where is ZIP code 88026?
Santa Clara, New Mexico
Grant County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88026 belongs to Santa Clara, New Mexico in Grant County. 88026 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Santa Clara post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 1,604 people live in the 88026 area, where the median household income is $57,898. The closest ZIP codes are 88023 (Bayard, 1.7 mi southeast), 88022 (Arenas Valley, 2.1 mi west) and 88062 (Silver City, 3.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 88026 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Santa Clara |
| Also accepted | Central |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Grant County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.7795, -108.1503 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88026
| Population | 1,604 · higher than 61% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 340 · higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.6 years · higher than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $57,898 · higher than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,110 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $141,500 · lower than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $543 a month |
| Housing units | 763 |
| Households | 609 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 4.71 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88026. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88026
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88023 | Bayard, NM | 1.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 88022 | Arenas Valley, NM | 2.1 mi W | Standard |
| 88062 | Silver City, NM | 3.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88053 | Pinos Altos, NM | 6.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88061 | Silver City, NM | 7.3 mi W | Standard |
| 88036 | Fort Bayard, NM | 8.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 88043 | Hurley, NM | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 88065 | Tyrone, NM | 10 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88049 | Mimbres, NM | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 88041 | Hanover, NM | 11.5 mi E | Standard |
| 88034 | Faywood, NM | 16.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 88038 | Gila, NM | 27.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88026 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88026
PO BOX 123
SANTA CLARA NM 88026
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CENTRAL as the city name for 88026. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88026-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88026?
- 88026 is a Santa Clara, New Mexico ZIP code. Central is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 88026 in?
- ZIP code 88026 is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88026 in?
- 88026 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88026?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88026 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88026?
- About 1,604 people live in ZIP code 88026, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88026?
- The median household income in 88026 is $57,898 a year, higher than 55% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 88026 for a street address?
- No. 88026 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Santa Clara use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88026?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88026 are 88023 (Bayard, 1.7 miles), 88022 (Arenas Valley, 2.1 miles), 88062 (Silver City, 3.6 miles) and 88053 (Pinos Altos, 6.9 miles).