ZIP code 88263
Where is ZIP code 88263?
Malaga, New Mexico
Eddy County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88263 belongs to Malaga, New Mexico in Eddy County. 88263 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Malaga post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 432, 575 and 915. About 309 people live in the 88263 area. The closest ZIP codes are 88256 (Loving, 6.6 mi north), 88221 (Carlsbad, 17.3 mi northwest) and 88268 (Whites City, 18.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 88263 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Malaga |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Eddy County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 575, 915 |
| Coordinates | 32.1813, -104.0668 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88263
| Population | 309 · lower than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.3 years · lower than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Income per person | $34,252 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 91 |
| Households | 91 (3.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 46% / 54% |
| Land area | 120.38 sq mi (plus 0.57 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88263. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88263
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88256 | Loving, NM | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 88221 | Carlsbad, NM | 17.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 18.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88220 | Carlsbad, NM | 18.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 23.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 40.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88211 | Artesia, NM | 42.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79754 | Mentone, TX | 42.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88255 | Loco Hills, NM | 44.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM | 49.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 49.9 mi N | Standard |
| 79847 | Salt Flat, TX | 50.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88263 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88263
PO BOX 123
MALAGA NM 88263
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88263-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88263?
- 88263 is a Malaga, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88263 in?
- ZIP code 88263 is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88263 in?
- 88263 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88263?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88263 use area codes 432, 575 and 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88263?
- About 309 people live in ZIP code 88263, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 88263 for a street address?
- No. 88263 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Malaga use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88263?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88263 are 88256 (Loving, 6.6 miles), 88221 (Carlsbad, 17.3 miles), 88268 (Whites City, 18.1 miles) and 88220 (Carlsbad, 18.9 miles).