ZIP code 88230
Where is ZIP code 88230?
Dexter, New Mexico
Chaves County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88230 belongs to Dexter, New Mexico in Chaves County. 88230 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 4,336 people live in the 88230 area, where the median household income is $43,469. The closest ZIP codes are 88232 (Hagerman, 6.5 mi southeast), 88202 (Roswell, 8.3 mi north) and 88253 (Lake Arthur, 13.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 88230 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dexter |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Chaves County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 33.191, -104.3833 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88230
| Population | 4,336 · higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · higher than 60% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.6 years · lower than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $43,469 · lower than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,596 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $104,800 · lower than 81% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $783 a month |
| Housing units | 1,856 |
| Households | 1,650 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 285.7 sq mi (plus 0.5 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88230. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88230
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88232 | Hagerman, NM | 6.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 88202 | Roswell, NM | 8.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur, NM | 13.4 mi S | Standard |
| 88203 | Roswell, NM | 15 mi NW | Standard |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM | 24.4 mi S | Standard |
| 88211 | Artesia, NM | 30.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88201 | Roswell, NM | 31 mi N | Standard |
| 88250 | Hope, NM | 32.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 88255 | Loco Hills, NM | 34.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 38 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 42.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 88213 | Caprock, NM | 45.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88230 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88230
123 MAIN ST
DEXTER NM 88230
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Midway: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88230-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88230?
- 88230 is a Dexter, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88230 in?
- ZIP code 88230 is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88230 in?
- 88230 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88230?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88230 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88230?
- About 4,336 people live in ZIP code 88230, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88230?
- The median household income in 88230 is $43,469 a year, lower than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88230?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88230 are 88232 (Hagerman, 6.5 miles), 88202 (Roswell, 8.3 miles), 88253 (Lake Arthur, 13.4 miles) and 88203 (Roswell, 15 miles).