ZIP code 88301
Where is ZIP code 88301?
Carrizozo, New Mexico
Lincoln County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88301 belongs to Carrizozo, New Mexico in Lincoln County. 88301 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 1,197 people live in the 88301 area, where the median household income is $43,900. The closest ZIP codes are 88341 (Nogal, 14.1 mi southeast), 88312 (Alto, 18.7 mi southeast) and 88316 (Capitan, 20.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 88301 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Carrizozo |
| Also accepted | Ancho, Duran, Oscuro, White Oaks |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.6496, -105.8696 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 883 |
Population and income in 88301
| Population | 1,197 · higher than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 84% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.1 years · higher than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $43,900 · lower than 73% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,838 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $89,200 · lower than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $497 a month |
| Housing units | 817 |
| Households | 594 (1.76 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 8.8% |
| Land area | 869.89 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88301. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88301
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 88312 | Alto, NM | 18.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 88316 | Capitan, NM | 20.7 mi E | Standard |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton, NM | 22.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88355 | Ruidoso, NM | 24.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 24.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 27.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 87011 | Claunch, NM | 29 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88338 | Lincoln, NM | 30.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 88340 | Mescalero, NM | 30.4 mi S | Standard |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM | 30.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 88314 | Bent, NM | 34.7 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88301 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88301
123 MAIN ST
CARRIZOZO NM 88301
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ANCHO, DURAN, OSCURO and WHITE OAKS as the city name for 88301. Avoid Jicarilla: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88301-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88301?
- 88301 is a Carrizozo, New Mexico ZIP code. Ancho, Duran, Oscuro and White Oaks are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 88301 in?
- ZIP code 88301 is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88301 in?
- 88301 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88301?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88301 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88301?
- About 1,197 people live in ZIP code 88301, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88301?
- The median household income in 88301 is $43,900 a year, lower than 73% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88301?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88301 are 88341 (Nogal, 14.1 miles), 88312 (Alto, 18.7 miles), 88316 (Capitan, 20.7 miles) and 88323 (Fort Stanton, 22.6 miles).