ZIP code 88316
Where is ZIP code 88316?
Capitan, New Mexico
Lincoln County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88316 belongs to Capitan, New Mexico in Lincoln County. 88316 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 2,194 people live in the 88316 area, where the median household income is $54,080. The closest ZIP codes are 88323 (Fort Stanton, 4.4 mi south), 88338 (Lincoln, 9.8 mi southeast) and 88341 (Nogal, 11 mi west).
| ZIP code | 88316 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Capitan |
| Also accepted | Angus |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.5602, -105.5269 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 883 |
Population and income in 88316
| Population | 2,194 · higher than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.1 years · higher than 75% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $54,080 · lower than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,337 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,600 · lower than 72% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $946 a month |
| Housing units | 1,460 |
| Households | 1,171 (1.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 909.64 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88316. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88316
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88323 | Fort Stanton, NM | 4.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88338 | Lincoln, NM | 9.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 11 mi W | Standard |
| 88312 | Alto, NM | 12.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM | 12.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM | 15.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 16.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 88355 | Ruidoso, NM | 18.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88336 | Hondo, NM | 19 mi SE | Standard |
| 88301 | Carrizozo, NM | 20.7 mi W | Standard |
| 88351 | Tinnie, NM | 21.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88316 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88316
123 MAIN ST
CAPITAN NM 88316
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ANGUS as the city name for 88316. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88316-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88316?
- 88316 is a Capitan, New Mexico ZIP code. Angus is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 88316 in?
- ZIP code 88316 is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88316 in?
- 88316 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88316?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88316 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88316?
- About 2,194 people live in ZIP code 88316, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88316?
- The median household income in 88316 is $54,080 a year, lower than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88316?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88316 are 88323 (Fort Stanton, 4.4 miles), 88338 (Lincoln, 9.8 miles), 88341 (Nogal, 11 miles) and 88312 (Alto, 12.4 miles).