County ProfileNM
Otero County
Population: 67,839 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
67,839
People
Median age
36.4
Housing
Total households
24,480
Income
Median household income
$55,876
Housing
Total housing units
32,645
Employment
Employment rate
43.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.9%
County details
Local time 01:00:22(MT)| Name | Otero |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 32.6155988, -105.7513079 |
| Land area | 6,612.6 sq miles(17,126.5 km²) |
Map of Otero county, New Mexico with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Otero County
Compare the largest cities in Otero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 30,898 | $55,952 | 2ZIPs |
| Holloman Air Force Base | 3,810 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tularosa | 2,553 | $52,375 | 1ZIPs |
| La Luz | 1,578 | $46,655 | 1ZIPs |
| Mescalero | 1,480 | $24,313 | 1ZIPs |
| High Rolls Mountain Park | 949 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cloudcroft | 750 | $56,563 | 1ZIPs |
| Timberon | 345 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bent | 150 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mayhill | 96 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Weed | 67 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sacramento | 53 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Orogrande | 35 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pinon | 24 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sunspot | 22 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Otero County
Review the most populated postal areas across Otero County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88310 | Alamogordo | $57,214 | 35,935 |
| 88352 | Tularosa | $48,693 | 4,747 |
| 88340 | Mescalero | $36,927 | 4,022 |
| 88330 | Holloman Air Force Base | $52,465 | 3,810 |
| 88337 | La Luz | $60,597 | 2,325 |
| 88317 | Cloudcroft | $136,250 | 1,953 |
| 88311 | Alamogordo | $17,188 | 951 |
| 88325 | High Rolls Mountain Park | $97,955 | 949 |
| 88339 | Mayhill | $57,375 | 768 |
| 88350 | Timberon | — | 349 |
| 88314 | Bent | — | 215 |
| 88347 | Sacramento | — | 149 |
| 88344 | Pinon | $113,375 | 145 |
| 88354 | Weed | — | 103 |
| 88342 | Orogrande | — | 35 |
| 88349 | Sunspot | — | 22 |
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