ZIP Code 88312 is associated with the U.S. city Alto in New Mexico (Lincoln County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 2,919. Approximately 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $54,291. It is estimated that about 37.5% of residents in this New Mexico region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $38,556. The median age in ZIP Code 88312 is approximately 60.5 years, with 44.3% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 88312 is $54,291, while the region's mean household income is $82,662. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,556. The per capita income in ZIP Code 88312 of $38,556 is approximately 41.59% more than the per capita income in New Mexico overall of $27,230. An estimated 1.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 82.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 88312 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 88312 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 88312, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 12.7% of 88312 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 88312 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.3%), followed by Some other race (0.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 88312 are older than average. The median age of 60.5 years in ZIP Code 88312 is approximately 58.79% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 44.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.3% of the population in 88312 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 17.0% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 88312 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 17.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 88312, 95.3% of the population graduated high school, while 37.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.0% in this Lincoln County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.1% |
| Associate's degree | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 88312 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 88312 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.1% of adults 18 and older in this Lincoln County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 88312 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.8% of those 18 and above in 88312 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 88312 include obesity (32.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.1% |
| Current smoking | 16.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.3% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.1% |
In 88312, 45.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 28.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.4 minutes. Approximately 16.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 88312 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 14.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 88312 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.1% |
| Construction | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 7.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.4% |
| Public administration | 7.0% |
In ZIP Code 88312, 95.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.0% 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, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lincoln County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 88312, an estimated 27.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 23.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lincoln County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 88312, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 88312 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lincoln County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 6 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase or transfer | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 88312 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 50.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 5.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 88312 | 15.82¢/kWh | 13.33¢/kWh | 5.83¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.14¢/kWh | 10.5¢/kWh | 5.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 88312 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.23 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.6 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.15 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.1 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.1 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.23 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.09 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.6 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.89 | 1.78 | 5.46 |