ZIP code 88312
Where is ZIP code 88312?
Alto, New Mexico
Lincoln County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88312 belongs to Alto, New Mexico in Lincoln County. 88312 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 3,287 people live in the 88312 area, where the median household income is $80,345. The closest ZIP codes are 88341 (Nogal, 4.9 mi north), 88345 (Ruidoso, 6 mi south) and 88355 (Ruidoso, 7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 88312 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alto |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.4314, -105.6776 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 883 |
Population and income in 88312
| Population | 3,287 · higher than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 46 · higher than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.7 years · higher than 78% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $80,345 · higher than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $54,099 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 44% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $304,100 · higher than 81% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,328 a month |
| Housing units | 3,180 |
| Households | 1,502 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 5.1% |
| Land area | 71.17 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88312. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88312
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 4.9 mi N | Standard |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 88355 | Ruidoso, NM | 7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 9.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton, NM | 10 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88316 | Capitan, NM | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
| 88340 | Mescalero, NM | 15.9 mi S | Standard |
| 88338 | Lincoln, NM | 17.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 88301 | Carrizozo, NM | 18.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM | 19.1 mi E | Standard |
| 88314 | Bent, NM | 22.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88312 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88312
123 MAIN ST
ALTO NM 88312
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Sierra Vista: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88312-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88312?
- 88312 is a Alto, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88312 in?
- ZIP code 88312 is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88312 in?
- 88312 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88312?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88312 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88312?
- About 3,287 people live in ZIP code 88312, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88312?
- The median household income in 88312 is $80,345 a year, higher than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88312?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88312 are 88341 (Nogal, 4.9 miles), 88345 (Ruidoso, 6 miles), 88355 (Ruidoso, 7 miles) and 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, 9.5 miles).