County ProfileNM
Lincoln County
Population: 20,269 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
20,269
People
Median age
52.4
Housing
Total households
10,000
Income
Median household income
$53,303
Housing
Total housing units
17,871
Employment
Employment rate
49.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.4%
County details
Local time 00:51:20(MT)| Name | Lincoln |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard4 PO Box |
| Area code | 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 33.7408411, -105.4498055 |
| Land area | 4,831.1 sq miles(12,512.5 km²) |
Map of Lincoln county, New Mexico with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Lincoln County
Compare the largest cities in Lincoln County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | 7,679 | $52,736 | 2ZIPs |
| Alto | 2,735 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ruidoso Downs | 2,620 | $31,354 | 1ZIPs |
| Capitan | 1,391 | $52,864 | 1ZIPs |
| Carrizozo | 972 | $27,344 | 1ZIPs |
| San Patricio | 394 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hondo | 313 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lincoln | 189 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tinnie | 165 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Corona | 129 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Nogal | 105 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Glencoe | 100 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Picacho | 58 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Fort Stanton | 23 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
Review the most populated postal areas across Lincoln County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88345 | Ruidoso | $53,971 | 8,423 |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs | $33,594 | 3,128 |
| 88312 | Alto | $80,345 | 2,735 |
| 88316 | Capitan | $54,080 | 2,304 |
| 88301 | Carrizozo | $43,900 | 1,341 |
| 88341 | Nogal | $48,393 | 650 |
| 88348 | San Patricio | $86,985 | 394 |
| 88318 | Corona | $73,125 | 352 |
| 88336 | Hondo | — | 313 |
| 88338 | Lincoln | $59,276 | 189 |
| 88351 | Tinnie | — | 165 |
| 88355 | Ruidoso | — | 152 |
| 88324 | Glencoe | — | 100 |
| 88343 | Picacho | — | 58 |
| 88323 | Fort Stanton | — | 23 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS