ZIP code 88355
Where is ZIP code 88355?
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Lincoln County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88355 belongs to Ruidoso, New Mexico in Lincoln County. 88355 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ruidoso post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 293 people live in the 88355 area. The closest ZIP codes are 88345 (Ruidoso, 2.7 mi northeast), 88312 (Alto, 7 mi north) and 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, 9.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 88355 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ruidoso |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.3305, -105.6933 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 883 |
Population and income in 88355
| Population | 293 · lower than 73% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,350 · higher than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.6 years · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 75% / 25% |
| Income per person | $24,695 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 195 |
| Households | 145 (2.02 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 41% |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88355. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88355
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 88312 | Alto, NM | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 9.1 mi E | Standard |
| 88340 | Mescalero, NM | 9.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton, NM | 15.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM | 15.2 mi E | Standard |
| 88314 | Bent, NM | 16 mi SW | Standard |
| 88316 | Capitan, NM | 18.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM | 20.2 mi E | Standard |
| 88338 | Lincoln, NM | 21 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88301 | Carrizozo, NM | 24.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88355 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88355
PO BOX 123
RUIDOSO NM 88355
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88355-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88355?
- 88355 is a Ruidoso, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88355 in?
- ZIP code 88355 is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88355 in?
- 88355 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88355?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88355 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88355?
- About 293 people live in ZIP code 88355, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 88355 for a street address?
- No. 88355 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ruidoso use 88345.
- What ZIP codes are near 88355?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88355 are 88345 (Ruidoso, 2.7 miles), 88312 (Alto, 7 miles), 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, 9.1 miles) and 88340 (Mescalero, 9.2 miles).