ZIP code 88311
Where is ZIP code 88311?
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Otero County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88311 belongs to Alamogordo, New Mexico in Otero County. 88311 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Alamogordo post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 493 people live in the 88311 area, where the median household income is $17,188. The closest ZIP codes are 88310 (Alamogordo, 0.8 mi southeast), 88337 (La Luz, 5.4 mi north) and 88330 (Holloman Air Force Base, 8.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 88311 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alamogordo |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Otero County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.8995, -105.9603 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 883 |
Population and income in 88311
| Population | 493 · lower than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 207 · higher than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62.5 years · higher than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $17,188 · lower than 98% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $16,592 |
| Below the poverty line | 46% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.7% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 457 |
| Households | 300 (1.64 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 2.38 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88311. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88311
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88310 | Alamogordo, NM | 0.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 88337 | La Luz, NM | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 88330 | Holloman Air Force Base, NM | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 88325 | High Rolls Mountain Park, NM | 9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88349 | Sunspot, NM | 11.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88352 | Tularosa, NM | 11.8 mi N | Standard |
| 88317 | Cloudcroft, NM | 16.6 mi E | Standard |
| 88314 | Bent, NM | 18.1 mi N | Standard |
| 88347 | Sacramento, NM | 20.7 mi E | Standard |
| 88350 | Timberon, NM | 24.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88340 | Mescalero, NM | 24.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 88339 | Mayhill, NM | 25.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88311 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88311
PO BOX 123
ALAMOGORDO NM 88311
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88311-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Alamogordo, NM
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88311?
- 88311 is a Alamogordo, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88311 in?
- ZIP code 88311 is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88311 in?
- 88311 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88311?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88311 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88311?
- About 493 people live in ZIP code 88311, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88311?
- The median household income in 88311 is $17,188 a year, lower than 98% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 88311 for a street address?
- No. 88311 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Alamogordo use 88310.
- What ZIP codes are near 88311?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88311 are 88310 (Alamogordo, 0.8 miles), 88337 (La Luz, 5.4 miles), 88330 (Holloman Air Force Base, 8.1 miles) and 88325 (High Rolls Mountain Park, 9 miles).