ZIP code 88312: Alto, NM
88312 is a ZIP code in Alto, New Mexico, mainly in Lincoln County, part of the Ruidoso, NM micro area. About 3,287 people live here.
- Population
- 3,287
- Median household income
- $80,345
- Typical home value
- $596,000+4.9% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,328gross, per month
- Median age
- 59.7
- Homeowners
- 94.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 88312 details
| City | Alto |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Metro area | Ruidoso, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 71.2 sq mi |
| Population density | 46 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 30.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 33.43188, -105.64395 |
ZIP codes near 88312
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88355 | Ruidoso, NM | 5.0 mi | 293 |
| 88345 | Ruidoso, NM | 5.7 mi | 7,835 |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton, NM | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| 88324 | Glencoe, NM | 6.8 mi | 18 |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs, NM | 8.3 mi | 3,191 |
| 88341 | Nogal, NM | 12.0 mi | 653 |
| 88348 | San Patricio, NM | 14.0 mi | 279 |
| 88338 | Lincoln, NM | 16.6 mi | 246 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 88312?
A typical home in ZIP code 88312 is worth about $596,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $80,345 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 88312
What city is ZIP code 88312?
ZIP code 88312 is in Alto, NM, in Lincoln County.
What county is ZIP code 88312 in?
88312 is mainly in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 88312?
About 3,287 people live in ZIP code 88312, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 88312 in?
88312 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.