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Holloman AFB, NM

Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88330.

Population

4,433

Land area

12.6sq mi

People per sq mi

353

ZIP codes

1

Holloman AFB and its ZIP codes

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Holloman AFB at a glance

  • Holloman AFB is about 20 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 51st among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
  • The median household income is $52,465, 18% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • Median rent is $1,230 a month.

Local data for Holloman AFB, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Holloman AFB, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,465

Poverty rate

10.2%

Median rent

$1,230/mo

Homeownership

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

34.5%

Median age

21.7

Average commute

8.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (738), Irish Americans (681), Mexican Americans (190).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Holloman AFB.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Sep 2026, +0.6 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

PPP loans

$7,400

2 loans, 6 jobs reported

Otero County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Holloman AFB, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.1%
  • Carpooled18.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked15.3%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.9%

Average one-way commute: 8.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Holloman AFB, 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

97° / 22°F

9.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Holloman AFB, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.4%

U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts

Diabetes

3.2%

U.S. 12.1% -8.9 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

12.5%

U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Holloman AFB

1 in or overlapping Holloman AFB. Population shown

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Cities near Holloman AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Boles AcresCensus-designated place7.8 mi12.2
AlamogordoCity9.1 mi21.6
La LuzCensus-designated place13 mi10.7
TularosaVillage17 mi2.8
High RollsCensus-designated place18 mi15.4
CloudcroftVillage22 mi1.6
BentCensus-designated place26 mi6.1
TimberonCensus-designated place27 mi20.3
MescaleroCensus-designated place28 mi17.9
Twin ForksCensus-designated place29 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Holloman AFB, NM in?
Holloman AFB is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What ZIP codes are in Holloman AFB, NM?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Holloman AFB include 88330.
What is the population of Holloman AFB, NM?
About 4,433 people live in Holloman AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Holloman AFB?
Nearby places include Boles Acres (7.8 mi), Alamogordo (9.1 mi), La Luz (13 mi), Tularosa (17 mi), High Rolls (18 mi).

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

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