ZIP Code 88340 is associated with the U.S. city Mescalero in New Mexico (Otero County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 3,834. Approximately 25% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $34,093. It is estimated that about 10.4% of residents in this New Mexico region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $13,886. The median age in ZIP Code 88340 is approximately 29.3 years, with 12.6% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 88340 is $34,093, while the region's mean household income is $43,241. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $13,886. The per capita income in ZIP Code 88340 of $13,886 is approximately 49% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 25.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately166.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.2% of the population in 88340 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.9% of 88340 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 16.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 88340, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 7.7% of 88340 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 88340 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is American Indian and Alaska Native (94.2%), followed by White (5.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 94.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 88340 are younger than average. The median age of 29.3 years in ZIP Code 88340 is approximately 23.1% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.0% of the population in 88340 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 88340 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 88340, 80.9% of the population graduated high school, while 10.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.7% in this Otero County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 88340 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 33.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 88340 is high cholesterol, as approximately 28.0% of adults 18 and older in this Otero County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.4% |
| Current asthma | 15.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 88340 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 70.0% of those 18 and above in 88340 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 88340 include sleeping less than 7 hours (42.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (41.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 64.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 70.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 45.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| Current smoking | 34.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.3% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 42.1% |
In 88340, 61.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.4 minutes. Approximately 42.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 88340 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 20.5% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 88340 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.5% |
| Construction | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.9% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 42.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.4% |
| Public administration | 20.5% |
In ZIP Code 88340, 75.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% 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, 23.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Otero County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 75.2% |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 23.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 88340, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Otero County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 88340 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 54.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 3.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 88340 | 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 88340 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.02 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.62 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.17 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.88 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.31 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.35 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.74 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.6 | 1.78 | 5.46 |