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ZIP Code 88253

Chaves, New Mexico

ZCTA 88253

Juniper

ZIP Code 88253 is in the highest 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 14% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 31% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$85,813

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

1.96×

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

88.6

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 88253, in Chaves, New Mexico.

The basics

Total Population

901

Median Age

34

Population Density

4.13

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$532

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.32%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,079

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

93.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.4

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

88.6

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 88253: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 88253?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 88253 is $532, an effective rate of 0.32% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 88253 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 88253 cost about 1.96× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 88253?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 88253 is $1,079 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 88253?
ZIP Code 88253 has a population of 901, about 4.13 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 34.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88253?
ZIP Code 88253 averages 61.9°F year-round, summer highs near 92.9°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 88253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 88253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.6 (higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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