ZIP code 88042
Where is ZIP code 88042?
Hillsboro, New Mexico
Sierra County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88042 belongs to Hillsboro, New Mexico in Sierra County. 88042 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 205 people live in the 88042 area, where the median household income is $75,137. The closest ZIP codes are 87931 (Caballo, 12.9 mi east), 87930 (Arrey, 18.6 mi east) and 88041 (Hanover, 20.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 88042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hillsboro |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.9239, -107.6276 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88042
| Population | 205 · lower than 80% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 70.5 years · higher than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 76% / 24% |
| Median household income | $75,137 · higher than 75% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,213 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $195,900 · higher than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 301 |
| Households | 149 (1.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 660.6 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87931 | Caballo, NM | 12.9 mi E | Standard |
| 87930 | Arrey, NM | 18.6 mi E | Standard |
| 88041 | Hanover, NM | 20.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 22.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 88049 | Mimbres, NM | 23.5 mi W | Standard |
| 87942 | Williamsburg, NM | 23.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 23.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 88036 | Fort Bayard, NM | 24.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 87943 | Winston, NM | 26.5 mi N | Standard |
| 87901 | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 26.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 28.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 87935 | Elephant Butte, NM | 30.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88042
123 MAIN ST
HILLSBORO NM 88042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Kingston: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88042?
- 88042 is a Hillsboro, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88042 in?
- ZIP code 88042 is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88042 in?
- 88042 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88042 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88042?
- About 205 people live in ZIP code 88042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88042?
- The median household income in 88042 is $75,137 a year, higher than 75% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88042 are 87931 (Caballo, 12.9 miles), 87930 (Arrey, 18.6 miles), 88041 (Hanover, 20.7 miles) and 87933 (Derry, 22.1 miles).