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ZIP Code · NM

ZIP 88201

Part of Roswell, NM
Pop. 27,524·Chaves County·20th most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$1,520/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.8%
Month-over-Month
+10.1%
vs US Median
-$445
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ZIP 88201 · $1,520
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,180/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,240/yr
At $1,520/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyChaves County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.8% YoY, +10.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 88201 (Roswell, NM) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,524
Median income
$61,780
Median age
37
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
26.3%
21.8%
22.4%
12.5%
16.9%
Under 1826.3%
18–3421.8%
35–5422.4%
55–6412.5%
65+16.9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.5%
48.7%
White60.5%
Black2.1%
Hispanic48.7%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
13%
21.1%
38.9%
26.9%
No HS diploma13%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 88201 in Roswell, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,995 → $61,780
up 4.7%
Population
26,634 → 27,524
up 3.3%
Renter share
28.6% → 24.5%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 26.9%
+0.7 pts
Median age
38.2 → 37
-1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 88201 in Roswell, NM now reports about $61,780, up from $58,995 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 26,634 residents to roughly 27,524. Renters now make up 24.5% of households, compared with 28.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 88201 covers Roswell, NM. The median rent here is $1,520/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($61,780/yr), ZIP 88201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 88201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 88201 (Roswell, NM) is $1,520. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 88201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 88201's median rent of $1,520/mo is $445 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 88201 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 88201 falls in the middle range for New Mexico, ranking #20 out of 35 ZIPs at $1,520/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 88201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,520/mo in ZIP 88201. The local median household income is $61,780/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 88201?

Rent in ZIP 88201 has increased 16.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 88201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 88201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,520/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($61,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 88201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 88201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of ZIP 88201 households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 88201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 88201 compare to the rest of Roswell?

ZIP 88201 is pricier than Roswell as a whole. At $1,520/mo, it's $121 above the Roswell citywide median of $1,399/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 88201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 88201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,520/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 88201's median household income ($61,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 88201 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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