ZIP code 88081
Where is ZIP code 88081?
Chaparral, New Mexico
Otero County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88081 belongs to Chaparral, New Mexico in Otero County. 88081 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 codes 575 and 915. About 19,663 people live in the 88081 area, where the median household income is $46,017. The closest ZIP codes are 88002 (White Sands Missile Range, 13.7 mi west), 88342 (Orogrande, 14.6 mi northeast) and 79934 (El Paso, 21.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 88081 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chaparral |
| Also accepted | Anthony |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Otero County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 915 |
| Coordinates | 32.2239, -106.2631 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88081
| Population | 19,663 · higher than 91% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 52 · higher than 75% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.4 years · lower than 88% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $46,017 · lower than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,261 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $109,300 · lower than 79% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $853 a month |
| Housing units | 5,940 |
| Households | 5,060 (3.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 376.79 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88081. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88081
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88002 | White Sands Missile Range, NM | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 88342 | Orogrande, NM | 14.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79934 | El Paso, TX | 21.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 88072 | Vado, NM | 23.7 mi W | Standard |
| 79924 | El Paso, TX | 23.9 mi S | Standard |
| 88024 | Berino, NM | 24.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88048 | Mesquite, NM | 24.3 mi W | Standard |
| 88011 | Las Cruces, NM | 24.7 mi W | Standard |
| 88052 | Organ, NM | 24.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88021 | Anthony, NM | 25.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 79821 | Anthony, TX | 25.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 88047 | Mesilla Park, NM | 26.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88081 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88081
123 MAIN ST
CHAPARRAL NM 88081
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ANTHONY as the city name for 88081. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88081-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88081?
- 88081 is a Chaparral, New Mexico ZIP code. Anthony is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 88081 in?
- ZIP code 88081 is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88081 in?
- 88081 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88081?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88081 use area codes 575 and 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88081?
- About 19,663 people live in ZIP code 88081, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88081?
- The median household income in 88081 is $46,017 a year, lower than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88081?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88081 are 88002 (White Sands Missile Range, 13.7 miles), 88342 (Orogrande, 14.6 miles), 79934 (El Paso, 21.4 miles) and 88072 (Vado, 23.7 miles).