🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

88316

Capitan

ZIP Code 88316 is a standard zip code serving Capitan, Capitan, New Mexico (NM), in Lincoln County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,351 with a median household income of $41,771. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New Mexico (NM)
County: Lincoln
City: Capitan
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.560200
Longitude: -105.526900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1069.32 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 2.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 34.065258°N, 33.438826°S, -104.893505°E, -105.739085°W

With 2,351 residents spread across 1069.32 square miles, this area has a population density of 2.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,351

Population

40th percentile

$41,771

Median Income

30th percentile

$121,200

Median Home Value

45th percentile

1069.32 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 88316 is $41,771, and the median home value is $121,200.

Housing

1,358

Total Units

1,021

Occupied Units

75.2%

Occupancy Rate

Similar ZIP Codes in New Mexico

ZIP codes with similar median household income in New Mexico.

87109

Albuquerque

$44,243

87557

Ranchos De Taos

$35,940

87532

Espanola

$40,274

88008

Santa Teresa

$47,937

87121

Albuquerque

$42,100

88310

Alamogordo

$42,786

87112

Albuquerque

$45,967

87123

Albuquerque

$44,159

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.