ZIP code 88029
Where is ZIP code 88029?
Columbus, New Mexico
Luna County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88029 belongs to Columbus, New Mexico in Luna County. 88029 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Columbus post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 1,198 people live in the 88029 area, where the median household income is $26,090. The closest ZIP codes are 88030 (Deming, 28.6 mi north), 88031 (Deming, 29.1 mi north) and 88040 (Hachita, 40.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 88029 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Columbus |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Luna County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 31.8276, -107.64 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88029
| Population | 1,198 · higher than 54% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.4 years · lower than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $26,090 · lower than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,680 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $105,600 · lower than 81% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $414 a month |
| Housing units | 768 |
| Households | 432 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 54% / 46% |
| Land area | 190.22 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88029. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88029
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88030 | Deming, NM | 28.6 mi N | Standard |
| 88031 | Deming, NM | 29.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88040 | Hachita, NM | 40.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88044 | La Mesa, NM | 53.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 88033 | Fairacres, NM | 55.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88034 | Faywood, NM | 55.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 88008 | Santa Teresa, NM | 56.2 mi E | Standard |
| 88046 | Mesilla, NM | 57.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88058 | San Miguel, NM | 57.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88027 | Chamberino, NM | 57.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 88020 | Animas, NM | 59.3 mi W | Standard |
| 88005 | Las Cruces, NM | 59.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88029 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88029
PO BOX 123
COLUMBUS NM 88029
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88029-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88029?
- 88029 is a Columbus, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88029 in?
- ZIP code 88029 is in Luna County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88029 in?
- 88029 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88029?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88029 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88029?
- About 1,198 people live in ZIP code 88029, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88029?
- The median household income in 88029 is $26,090 a year, lower than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 88029 for a street address?
- No. 88029 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Columbus use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88029?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88029 are 88030 (Deming, 28.6 miles), 88031 (Deming, 29.1 miles), 88040 (Hachita, 40.8 miles) and 88044 (La Mesa, 53.7 miles).