ZIP Code 88338

In ZIP code 88338, near Ruidoso, households bring in a median of $59,276 a year, while per-capita income reaches $47,370 — a spread that points to a mix of earners across the area. Property taxes run at 0.53% of value at the county level, so a home's assessed worth drives that annual bill. Sales tax combines to 4.88%, applied to everyday purchases. Together these rates shape what a household keeps versus spends, with the sales tax touching daily costs and the property levy tied to ownership. Budgeting here depends on how income, home value, and spending align for each family.