ZIP code 88203
Where is ZIP code 88203?
Roswell, New Mexico
Chaves County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88203 belongs to Roswell, New Mexico in Chaves County. 88203 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 28,753 people live in the 88203 area, where the median household income is $42,207. The closest ZIP codes are 88202 (Roswell, 7.3 mi southeast), 88230 (Dexter, 15 mi southeast) and 88201 (Roswell, 20.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 88203 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Roswell |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Chaves County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.3718, -104.5284 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88203
| Population | 28,753 · higher than 93% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · higher than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 73% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $42,207 · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,944 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $126,600 · lower than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $789 a month |
| Housing units | 12,391 |
| Households | 10,984 (2.55 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 1092.98 sq mi (plus 0.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88203. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88203
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88202 | Roswell, NM | 7.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88230 | Dexter, NM | 15 mi SE | Standard |
| 88201 | Roswell, NM | 20.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 88232 | Hagerman, NM | 21.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur, NM | 27.5 mi S | Standard |
| 88343 | Picacho, NM | 35.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM | 37.5 mi S | Standard |
| 88250 | Hope, NM | 40.2 mi S | Standard |
| 88351 | Tinnie, NM | 40.3 mi W | Standard |
| 88336 | Hondo, NM | 42.8 mi W | Standard |
| 88211 | Artesia, NM | 44.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM | 47.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88203 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88203
123 MAIN ST
ROSWELL NM 88203
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88203-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88203?
- 88203 is a Roswell, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88203 in?
- ZIP code 88203 is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88203 in?
- 88203 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88203?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88203 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88203?
- About 28,753 people live in ZIP code 88203, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88203?
- The median household income in 88203 is $42,207 a year, lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88203?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88203 are 88202 (Roswell, 7.3 miles), 88230 (Dexter, 15 miles), 88201 (Roswell, 20.5 miles) and 88232 (Hagerman, 21.6 miles).