ZIP code 88038
Where is ZIP code 88038?
Gila, New Mexico
Grant County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88038 belongs to Gila, New Mexico in Grant County. 88038 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Gila post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 580 people live in the 88038 area, where the median household income is $18,317. The closest ZIP codes are 88028 (Cliff, 2 mi west), 88025 (Buckhorn, 9.6 mi northwest) and 88051 (Mule Creek, 21.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 88038 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gila |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Grant County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.9659, -108.5767 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88038
| Population | 580 · lower than 61% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.2 years · higher than 71% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $18,317 · lower than 98% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,661 |
| Below the poverty line | 30% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $216,600 · higher than 59% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 285 |
| Households | 247 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 4.9% |
| Land area | 383.41 sq mi (plus 1.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88038. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88038
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88028 | Cliff, NM | 2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88025 | Buckhorn, NM | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 88051 | Mule Creek, NM | 21.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88061 | Silver City, NM | 21.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 88055 | Redrock, NM | 21.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88053 | Pinos Altos, NM | 22 mi E | PO Box only |
| 88065 | Tyrone, NM | 23.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88022 | Arenas Valley, NM | 26 mi SE | Standard |
| 88039 | Glenwood, NM | 26.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 88026 | Santa Clara, NM | 27.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88023 | Bayard, NM | 29.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 88062 | Silver City, NM | 30.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88038 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88038
PO BOX 123
GILA NM 88038
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88038-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88038?
- 88038 is a Gila, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88038 in?
- ZIP code 88038 is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88038 in?
- 88038 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88038?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88038 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88038?
- About 580 people live in ZIP code 88038, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88038?
- The median household income in 88038 is $18,317 a year, lower than 98% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 88038 for a street address?
- No. 88038 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Gila use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88038?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88038 are 88028 (Cliff, 2 miles), 88025 (Buckhorn, 9.6 miles), 88051 (Mule Creek, 21.3 miles) and 88061 (Silver City, 21.3 miles).