ZIP code 88338
Where is ZIP code 88338?
Lincoln, New Mexico
Lincoln County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88338 belongs to Lincoln, New Mexico in Lincoln County. 88338 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Lincoln post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 246 people live in the 88338 area, where the median household income is $59,276. The closest ZIP codes are 88348 (San Patricio, 7.1 mi south), 88324 (Glencoe, 7.5 mi southwest) and 88323 (Fort Stanton, 8.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 88338 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lincoln |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.4869, -105.382 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 883 |
Population and income in 88338
| Population | 246 · lower than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.1 years · higher than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 76% / 24% |
| Median household income | $59,276 · higher than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,370 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 134 |
| Households | 134 (1.84 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 49% / 52% |
| Land area | 158.39 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88338. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88338
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM | 7.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton, NM | 8.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88336 | Hondo, NM | 9.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 88316 | Capitan, NM | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 88351 | Tinnie, NM | 12 mi SE | Standard |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 88343 | Picacho, NM | 16.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88312 | Alto, NM | 17.5 mi W | Standard |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 18.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 18.6 mi W | Standard |
| 88355 | Ruidoso, NM | 21 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88338 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88338
PO BOX 123
LINCOLN NM 88338
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88338-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88338?
- 88338 is a Lincoln, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88338 in?
- ZIP code 88338 is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88338 in?
- 88338 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88338?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88338 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88338?
- About 246 people live in ZIP code 88338, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88338?
- The median household income in 88338 is $59,276 a year, higher than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 88338 for a street address?
- No. 88338 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Lincoln use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88338?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88338 are 88348 (San Patricio, 7.1 miles), 88324 (Glencoe, 7.5 miles), 88323 (Fort Stanton, 8.1 miles) and 88336 (Hondo, 9.4 miles).