ZIP Code 88048 Demographics & Data

Insights on Mesquite, NM (ZIP Code 88048)

New Mexico

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 88048

ZIP Code 88048 is associated with the U.S. city Mesquite in New Mexico (DoYAa Ana County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 2,402. It is estimated that about 10.7% of residents in this New Mexico region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $18,836. Median househould income in this region is $40,821, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 88048 is approximately 43.3 years, and 27.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 88048

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 88048 is 2,402.

Mesquite, NM

The 88048 ZIP Code is associated with Mesquite, NM in DoYAa Ana County.

Area Codes associated with 88048

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 88048 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 88048.

Sunrise / Sunset in 88048

Sunrise: 7:00 am
Sunset: 5:03 pm
Sunrise in 88048 7:00 am
Sunrise in 88048 5:03 pm

Weather forecast for 88048

Today's forecast for 88048: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 88048

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 88048 Fair

Internet in 88048

An estimated 71.8% of households in ZIP Code 88048 have a computer, while about 40.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 88048

The gender split in ZIP Code 88048 is an estimated 52.4% male and approximately 47.6% female.

Health Insurance in 88048

Approximately 26.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 88048 (Mesquite, NM) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 88048

The median household income in ZIP Code 88048 is $40,821, while the region's mean household income is $51,190. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,836. The per capita income in ZIP Code 88048 of $18,836 is approximately 30.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 11.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately25.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.5% of the population in 88048 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 88048 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 88048

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 15.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 22.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 5.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 20.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 3.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.1%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 88048

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 88048, 93.8% is one race, while 6.2% are two or more races. Approximately 87.5% of 88048 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 88048 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.1%), followed by Some other race (21.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 88048

Industry Percent
White 77.1%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7.8%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 21.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 88048

Residents of ZIP Code 88048 are older than average. The median age of 43.3 years in ZIP Code 88048 is approximately 13.65% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 88048 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 88048 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 88048

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.0%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 8.0%
15 to 19 years 10.2%
20 to 24 years 5.0%
25 to 34 years 8.0%
35 to 44 years 12.9%
45 to 54 years 11.4%
55 to 59 years 8.5%
60 to 64 years 4.0%
65 to 74 years 12.7%
75 to 84 years 11.5%
85 years and over 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 88048

In ZIP Code 88048, 48.4% of the population graduated high school, while 10.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 33.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.9% in this DoYAa Ana County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 88048

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 33.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 18.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.9%
Some college, no degree 16.2%
Associate's degree 3.6%
Bachelor's degree 6.2%
Graduate or professional degree 4.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 88048 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 88048

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 88048 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 88048 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 73.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 88048 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 88048

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 73.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 88048

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 88048

In 88048, 48.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 88048 work in retail trade, while an estimated 21.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 88048 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 88048

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 7.5%
Construction 12.4%
Manufacturing 2.1%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 25.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.2%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 0.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 0.0%
Other services, except public administration 8.3%
Public administration 7.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 88048

In ZIP Code 88048, 15.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 79.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 5.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this DoYAa Ana County region.

Language Spoken in 88048

Language Spoken Percent
English only 15.0%
Spanish 79.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 5.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 88048

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 88048, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 23.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this DoYAa Ana County region.

Age of Housing in 88048

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 26.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 88048 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 88048 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.78 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 64.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 2.88% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes electricity rates in 88048 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 88048

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 88048 11.87¢/kWh 10.04¢/kWh 7.46¢/kWh
New Mexico 16.52¢/kWh 12.34¢/kWh 6.31¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 88048

Month ZIP Code 88048 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 6.5 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.91 3 6.31
Mar 7.39 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.46 5.13 7.3
May 7.13 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.68 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.35 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.59 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.87 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.95 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.54 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.96 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 88048. This visualizes solar power levels in 88048 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.