ZIP code 88340
Where is ZIP code 88340?
Mescalero, New Mexico
Otero County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88340 belongs to Mescalero, New Mexico in Otero County. 88340 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 3,590 people live in the 88340 area, where the median household income is $36,927. The closest ZIP codes are 88314 (Bent, 7 mi southwest), 88355 (Ruidoso, 9.2 mi northeast) and 88345 (Ruidoso, 11.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 88340 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mescalero |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Otero County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.2164, -105.7743 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 883 |
Population and income in 88340
| Population | 3,590 · higher than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.2 years · lower than 85% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $36,927 · lower than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,754 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $48,600 · lower than 96% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $330 a month |
| Housing units | 1,100 |
| Households | 890 (3.95 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 718.33 sq mi (plus 0.57 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88340. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88340
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88314 | Bent, NM | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 88355 | Ruidoso, NM | 9.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 11.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 88312 | Alto, NM | 15.9 mi N | Standard |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 16.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 88352 | Tularosa, NM | 17.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 88337 | La Luz, NM | 19.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 20 mi N | Standard |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM | 22.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 88317 | Cloudcroft, NM | 23.3 mi S | Standard |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton, NM | 24.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88311 | Alamogordo, NM | 24.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88340 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88340
123 MAIN ST
MESCALERO NM 88340
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mescalero Apache Indian Rese: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88340-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88340?
- 88340 is a Mescalero, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88340 in?
- ZIP code 88340 is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88340 in?
- 88340 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88340?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88340 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88340?
- About 3,590 people live in ZIP code 88340, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88340?
- The median household income in 88340 is $36,927 a year, lower than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88340?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88340 are 88314 (Bent, 7 miles), 88355 (Ruidoso, 9.2 miles), 88345 (Ruidoso, 11.5 miles) and 88312 (Alto, 15.9 miles).