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ZIP 88203

Population: 28,753 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 88203 is $142,820 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $189,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,296/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$142,820

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$142,820
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
-0.6%
10-year appreciation
+49.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$153,184

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$189,000
Median list price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
+11.2%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
93
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,296/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$868/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,624/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
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
Schools include
EAST GRAND PLAINS ELEMENTARY, EL CAPITAN ELEMENTARY, NANCY LOPEZ ELEMENTARY, MESA MIDDLE, MISSOURI AVE ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
60
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
McGaffey and Main Groundwater Plume (1.5 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.1 in
Annual snowfall
9.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,352
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,438

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER, LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - ROSWELL, ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 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
1962
Housing built before 1970
63.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.9%
Median annual property tax
$743
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
57.2%

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

How it compares

ZIP 88203State medianUS median
Typical home value$142,820—$288,527
Median sale price$189,000—$325,000
Median days on market42 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,296/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$743—$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 88203?
$142,820.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 88203?
$189,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 88203?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 88203?
Typical rent: $1,296/month.
Is ZIP 88203 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 88203. 60 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88203?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: McGaffey and Main Groundwater Plume, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 88203?
16 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 88203 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88203?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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