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High Rolls, NM

Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88325.

Population

1,313

Land area

15.4sq mi

People per sq mi

85

ZIP codes

1

High Rolls and its ZIP codes

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High Rolls at a glance

  • High Rolls is about 4.9 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $86,375, 35% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,600 (4% above New Mexico).

Local data for High Rolls, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

High Rolls, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$86,375

Poverty rate

0.8%

Median home value

$257,600

Homeownership

98.0%

Bachelor's or higher

40.7%

Median age

47.5

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (302), German Americans (191), Scottish Americans (40).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for High Rolls.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,656

17,539 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$44,665

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$698M

FY 2026, $10,286 per person

Otero County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

High Rolls, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.1%
  • Carpooled13.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.4%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

High Rolls, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

830

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

757

2.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 26°F

19.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in High Rolls, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

ZIP codes in High Rolls

1 in or overlapping High Rolls. Population shown

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Cities near High Rolls

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CloudcroftVillage4.5 mi1.6
La LuzCensus-designated place7.7 mi10.7
AlamogordoCity8.7 mi21.6
Twin ForksCensus-designated place11 mi4.1
Boles AcresCensus-designated place12 mi12.2
MescaleroCensus-designated place15 mi17.9
TularosaVillage15 mi2.8
BentCensus-designated place15 mi6.1
SacramentoCensus-designated place17 mi6.5
Holloman AFBCensus-designated place18 mi12.6
MayhillCensus-designated place19 mi9.5
WeedCensus-designated place20 mi9
TimberonCensus-designated place21 mi20.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is High Rolls, NM in?
High Rolls is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What ZIP codes are in High Rolls, NM?
ZIP codes in or overlapping High Rolls include 88325.
What is the population of High Rolls, NM?
About 1,313 people live in High Rolls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near High Rolls?
Nearby places include Cloudcroft (4.5 mi), La Luz (7.7 mi), Alamogordo (8.7 mi), Twin Forks (11 mi), Boles Acres (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023