ZIP Code 88316 Demographics & Data

Insights on Capitan, NM (ZIP Code 88316)

New Mexico

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 88316

ZIP Code 88316 is associated with the U.S. city Capitan in New Mexico (Lincoln County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 2,195. The median household income is at $48,333, while an estimated 13% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 20.2% of residents in this New Mexico region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,505. The median age in ZIP Code 88316 is approximately 50.3 years, with 30.8% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 88316

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 88316 is 2,195.

Capitan, NM

The 88316 ZIP Code is associated with Capitan, NM in Lincoln County.

Area Codes associated with 88316

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 88316 include 575.

Sunrise / Sunset in 88316

Sunrise: 6:41 am
Sunset: 4:55 pm
Sunrise in 88316 6:41 am
Sunrise in 88316 4:55 pm

Weather forecast for 88316

Today's forecast for 88316: Sunny. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. West wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 88316

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 88316 Fair

Internet in 88316

An estimated 85.1% of households in ZIP Code 88316 have a computer, while about 76.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 88316

Females comprise about 47.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 88316, while males account for approximately 52.7%.

Health Insurance in 88316

Data is currently unavailable for health insurance in ZIP Code 88316.

Income in ZIP Code 88316

The median household income in ZIP Code 88316 is $48,333, while the region's mean household income is $65,543. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,505. The per capita income in ZIP Code 88316 of $27,505 is approximately 1.01% more than the per capita income in New Mexico overall of $27,230. An estimated 12.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately33.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 88316 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.9% of 88316 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 88316. 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 88316

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 24.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.9%
$200,000 or more per year 4.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 88316

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 88316, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 34.7% of 88316 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 88316 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Black or African American (1.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 88316

Industry Percent
White 96.8%
Black or African American 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 88316

Residents of ZIP Code 88316 are older than average. The median age of 50.3 years in ZIP Code 88316 is approximately 32.02% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 88316 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 88316 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 88316. 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 88316

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.2%
5 to 9 years 3.4%
10 to 14 years 12.0%
15 to 19 years 8.2%
20 to 24 years 2.1%
25 to 34 years 5.5%
35 to 44 years 9.7%
45 to 54 years 13.7%
55 to 59 years 7.7%
60 to 64 years 7.7%
65 to 74 years 13.0%
75 to 84 years 7.8%
85 years and over 4.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 88316

In ZIP Code 88316, 92.3% of the population graduated high school, while 20.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.2% in this Lincoln County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 88316

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.2%
Some college, no degree 26.7%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.8%
Graduate or professional degree 7.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 88316. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 88316

In 88316, 42.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.0 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 88316 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 14.9% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 88316 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 88316. 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 88316

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 8.8%
Construction 13.2%
Manufacturing 0.7%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 12.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.6%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 22.9%
Other services, except public administration 2.0%
Public administration 14.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 88316

In ZIP Code 88316, 92.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.8% 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 88316

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.2%
Spanish 7.8%
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

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 88316

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 88316, an estimated 21.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Lincoln County region.

Age of Housing in 88316

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 19.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 88316. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 88316 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 88316, mortgage have received the most complaints in 88316 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lincoln County region was trouble during payment process.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 88316. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 88316

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 88316

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Trouble during payment process 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 88316. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 88316 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 88316 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.41 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 55.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 2.73% 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 88316. This visualizes electricity rates in 88316 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 88316

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 88316 15.82¢/kWh 13.33¢/kWh 5.83¢/kWh
New Mexico 15.26¢/kWh 11.46¢/kWh 5.05¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 88316

Month ZIP Code 88316 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 6.22 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.64 3 6.31
Mar 7.01 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.2 5.13 7.3
May 6.86 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.24 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.7 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.76 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.95 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 88316. This visualizes solar power levels in 88316 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.