ZIP Code 88346

In ZIP code 88346, near Ruidoso, households bring in a median of $33,594 a year, while per-capita income sits at $19,553. A median home value of $159,700 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.53%, which keeps annual housing taxes low in dollar terms. Sales tax in the area runs 4.88%, so everyday purchases take a smaller bite than in many places. With earnings at this level, stretching each dollar matters, and the lighter tax load on both property and purchases leaves a bit more room in the monthly budget.