ZIP Code 88346 Demographics & Data

Insights on Ruidoso Downs, NM (ZIP Code 88346)

New Mexico

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 88346

ZIP Code 88346 is associated with the U.S. city Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico (Lincoln County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 2,728. The median age in ZIP Code 88346 is approximately 40.7 years, with 26.5% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 88346

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 88346 is 2,728.

Ruidoso Downs, NM

The 88346 ZIP Code is associated with Ruidoso Downs, NM in Lincoln County.

Area Codes associated with 88346

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 88346 include 575.

Sunrise / Sunset in 88346

Sunrise: 6:58 am
Sunset: 4:56 pm
Sunrise in 88346 6:58 am
Sunrise in 88346 4:56 pm

Weather forecast for 88346

Today's forecast for 88346: Sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

Current air quality in 88346

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 88346 Moderate

Internet in 88346

An estimated 69.7% of households in ZIP Code 88346 have a computer, while about 51.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 88346

Females comprise about 57.7% of the overall population in ZIP Code 88346, while males account for approximately 42.3%.

Health Insurance in 88346

Approximately 16.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, NM) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 88346

Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 88346 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 88346 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 10.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 22.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 15.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 8.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 2.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 88346

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 88346, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 42.7% of 88346 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 88346 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.7%), followed by Black or African American (1.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 88346. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 88346

Industry Percent
White 98.7%
Black or African American 1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 88346

Residents of ZIP Code 88346 are older than average. The median age of 40.7 years in ZIP Code 88346 is approximately 6.82% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 88346 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 88346 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.8%
5 to 9 years 5.5%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 8.8%
20 to 24 years 3.7%
25 to 34 years 14.4%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 6.2%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 16.1%
75 to 84 years 6.6%
85 years and over 3.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 88346

In ZIP Code 88346, 85.1% of the population graduated high school, while 7.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.1% in this Lincoln County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 88346

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 9.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.1%
Some college, no degree 31.2%
Associate's degree 8.0%
Bachelor's degree 4.2%
Graduate or professional degree 3.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 88346 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 88346 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 88346 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 88346

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 83.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346. 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 88346

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 88346

In 88346, 47.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.2 minutes. Approximately 27.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 88346 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 18.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 88346 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.3%
Construction 13.2%
Manufacturing 0.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 12.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.4%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 12.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 27.9%
Other services, except public administration 0.0%
Public administration 0.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 88346

In ZIP Code 88346, 71.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 28.4% 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 in 88346

Language Spoken Percent
English only 71.6%
Spanish 28.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 88346, an estimated 25.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 14.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lincoln County region.

Age of Housing in 88346

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 25.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 88346. 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 88346 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 88346 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 51.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 5.31% less 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 88346. This visualizes electricity rates in 88346 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 88346

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 88346 15.82¢/kWh 13.33¢/kWh 5.83¢/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 88346

Month ZIP Code 88346 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 6.14 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.64 3 6.31
Mar 6.73 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.05 5.13 7.3
May 6.63 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.16 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.31 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.5 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.15 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.53 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.31 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.79 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 88346. This visualizes solar power levels in 88346 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.