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ZIP 88310

Pop. 36,983·Otero County·17th most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$1,546/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$419
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ZIP 88310 · $1,546
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$670
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$970/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
$18,552/yr
At $1,546/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyOtero County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 88310 (Alamogordo, NM) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,983
Median income
$57,214
Median age
38.2
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
20.8%
25.1%
22.8%
19.6%
Under 1820.8%
18–3425.1%
35–5422.8%
55–6411.6%
65+19.6%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
62.8%
31.9%
White62.8%
Black5%
Hispanic31.9%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
27%
40.1%
25.7%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma27%
Some college40.1%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 88310 in Alamogordo, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,096 → $57,214
up 19.0%
Population
37,138 → 36,983
down 0.4%
Renter share
35.6% → 34.4%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 25.7%
+2.8 pts
Median age
39.6 → 38.2
-1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $57,214 today, compared with $48,096 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 25.7% of adults here, versus 22.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 88310 covers Alamogordo, NM. The median rent here is $1,546/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($57,214/yr), ZIP 88310 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 88310?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 88310 (Alamogordo, NM) is $1,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 88310 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 88310's median rent of $1,546/mo is $419 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 88310 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 88310 falls in the middle range for New Mexico, ranking #17 out of 35 ZIPs at $1,546/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 88310?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/mo in ZIP 88310. The local median household income is $57,214/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 88310?

Rent in ZIP 88310 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 88310 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 88310 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,546/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($57,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 88310 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 88310 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of ZIP 88310 households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 88310 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 88310 compare to the rest of Alamogordo?

ZIP 88310 sits right at the Alamogordo citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 88310 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 88310 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,546/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 88310's median household income ($57,214/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 88310 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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