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ZIP 88081

Population: 19,663 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 88081 is $228,518 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $293,975 after a median 91 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,518

Typical home value

-2.0%

1-year change

91

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$228,518
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
10-year appreciation
+76.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$239,365

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$293,975
Median list price
$324,500
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
91 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$877/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,695/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
YUCCA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY, CHAPARRAL ON-TRACK PREK CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
9.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,275
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,940

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (24 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, White Sands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
4 Delta Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO, MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
2.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.3%
Median annual property tax
$588
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 88081State medianUS median
Typical home value$228,518—$288,527
Median sale price$293,975—$325,000
Median days on market91 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$588—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 88081?
$228,518.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 88081?
$293,975.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 88081?
Median days on market: 91 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 88081?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 88081 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 88081. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88081?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 88081?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 88081 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88081?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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