Alamogordo city, NM

ZIP 88310 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Alamogordo city, NM (88310)

Median Income

$53,833

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,160

Wealth inflow

Population

36,737

Unemployment

9.0%

5.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,160 for ZIP 88310 (Alamogordo city, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

9.0%+144% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.6%-58% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.1%+71% vs US avg

712

Establishments

9,851

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.6%
Construction7.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade15.2%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information2.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management9.2%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.2%
Other services3.4%
Public administration12.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 88310 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.4%, median income fell 2.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.0%.

Median Income

$53,833

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate