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ZIP 88210

Part of Artesia, NM
Pop. 18,542·Eddy County·2nd most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$2,583/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.8%
vs US Median
+$618
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ZIP 88210 · $2,583
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,090/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$30,996/yr
At $2,583/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyEddy County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 88210 (Artesia, NM) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,542
Median income
$79,632
Median age
32.1
Renters
28.7%
Age distribution
29.3%
26%
22%
Under 1829.3%
18–3426%
35–5422%
55–6411.2%
65+11.5%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
60.2%
55%
White60.2%
Hispanic55%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
14%
24.7%
41.8%
19.5%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college41.8%
Bachelor's+19.5%
Housing tenure
71.3%
28.7%
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 88210 in Artesia, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,903 → $79,632
up 30.8%
Population
18,785 → 18,542
down 1.3%
Renter share
35.2% → 28.7%
-6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 19.5%
+3.1 pts
Median age
34.1 → 32.1
-2.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $60,903 to $79,632 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.8% shift. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 18,785 residents to roughly 18,542. Renters now make up 28.7% of households, compared with 35.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19.5% of adults here, versus 16.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 88210 covers Artesia, NM. The median rent here is $2,583/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($79,632/yr), ZIP 88210 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 88210?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 88210 (Artesia, NM) is $2,583. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 88210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 88210's median rent of $2,583/mo is $618 (31%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 88210 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 88210 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Mexico, ranking #2 out of 37 ZIPs tracked at $2,583/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 88210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,583/mo in ZIP 88210. The local median household income is $79,632/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 88210?

Rent in ZIP 88210 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 88210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 88210 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,583/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($79,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 88210 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 88210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.7% of ZIP 88210 households are renters, while 71.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 88210 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 88210 compare to the rest of Artesia?

ZIP 88210 sits right at the Artesia citywide median of $2,583/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 88210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 88210 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,583/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 88210's median household income ($79,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 88210 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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