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88061 ZIP Code Housing Market
The typical home in ZIP code 88061 is worth $224,443, fell 3.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published for this ZIP was $292,000, +4.3% year over year (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 115 days, 88061 is a leaning buyer's. That is 19% below the White Signal, NM citywide median. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down works out to about $1,198/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for ZIP code 88061
Typical home value
$224,443
-3.3% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,400/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$292,000
+4.3% year over year
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
115
Slow-moving
Redfin, through March 2026
Active listings
71
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$47,917
Home costs 4.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current.
Is the 88061 ZIP code a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 88061 is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 115 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
What are the latest 88061 housing market stats?
Redfin's final published month for this ZIP code. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $292,000 |
| Median list price | $349,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.3% |
| Median price per sq ft | $179/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 115 days |
| Active inventory | 71 listings |
| Homes sold (that month) | 38 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
Reading these: months of supply is how long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace (under 4 months of supply tilts toward sellers, 4 to 5 months is the neutral band, and above 5 months tilts toward buyers — above 7 months is a glut.). Days on market is the median time from listing to accepted offer. Sale-to-list ratio above 100% means bidding over asking is normal here. Price per square foot lets you compare differently sized homes, but it should not be used to value your own.
How have 88061 home prices moved?
Over the three years through Redfin's final published month, the median sale price in 88061 rose 12.7%, from $259,000 to $292,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.3% in the last 12 months — the more current read now that the Redfin series has stopped. ZIP-level medians swing harder than citywide ones because far fewer homes sell in a month; read the shape of the line, not any single point.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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How does 88061 compare to White Signal, NM?
ZIP 88061 sits about 5.4 miles from downtown White Signal, and its median sale price of $292,000 runs 19% below the $359,000 citywide median for the same period. A gap that size means the citywide number is a poor proxy here — price your search off the ZIP, not the city. For national context, the U.S. median sale price is $410,700.
| Market | Median sale price | Days on market |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP 88061 | $292,000 | 115 days |
| White Signal, NM citywide | $359,000 | 466 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published |
ZIP and city rows: Redfin, through March 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What does it cost to buy a home in 88061?
Priced off the typical home value of $224,443 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. Principal and interest only — property taxes, insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top and vary too much by property for us to guess.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $44,889 | $179,554 | $1,198/mo |
| 5% | $11,222 | $213,220 | $1,423/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income, so the 20%-down payment of $1,198 implies roughly $51,351 a year before taxes and insurance. The median household in this ZIP earns $47,917, about $3,434 short of it — which is why down payment size, not price, usually decides who buys here. Price-to-income runs 4.7x. Typical asking rent here is $1,400/mo, a price-to-rent ratio of 13.4x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold.
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Who lives in 88061?
American Community Survey estimates for this ZIP code tabulation area. U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Population
17,464
Households
7,170
Median income
$47,917/yr
Median age
49.5 years
Owner-occupied
73.4%
Median home value
$204,300
Median gross rent
$863/mo
Mean commute
12.21 min
73.4% of occupied homes in this ZIP are owner-occupied — the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. Census median gross rent across all leases is $863/mo, below Zillow's $1,400/mo asking rent on new leases; the gap is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve ZIP 88061?
8 schools tracked · 2,161 students
The largest public schools serving ZIP code 88061 by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
SILVER HIGH
Grades 9-12 · 645 students
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY
Grades 1-6 · 333 students
G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY
Grades 1-6 · 314 students
LA PLATA MIDDLE
Grades 7-8 · 288 students
JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY
Grades 1-6 · 212 students
ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER
Grades 6-12 · 196 students
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY
Grades K · 135 students
SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMY
Grades PK · 38 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Homes for sale in 88061
The last count we hold for 88061 is 71 active listings, with a median asking price of $349,000 (Redfin, through May 2026). Properties Incorporated is a data platform, not a listing portal — we publish what homes cost and how fast they move, and we point you at the portals for the inventory itself. Tell us what you are looking for and we will send the White Signal, NM listings that match instead.
88061 housing market FAQ
How much do homes cost in 88061?
The typical home in ZIP code 88061 is worth $224,443 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published for this ZIP was $292,000, about $179 per square foot (through May 2026).
Is 88061 a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 88061 reads as a leaning buyer's on the supply and pace-of-sale data we hold. Redfin's ZIP-level series stopped in June 2026, so this classification is frozen rather than live.
Is 88061 cheaper than White Signal, NM?
ZIP 88061's median sale price of $292,000 is 19% lower than White Signal, NM's citywide median of $359,000 for the same period, and homes here go under contract in 115 days against 466 citywide.
What income do you need to buy a home in 88061?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $224,443 home is about $1,198 a month in principal and interest. Under the standard 28% front-end rule that implies roughly $51,351 in gross annual income, before property taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. Census puts the median household income in this ZIP at $47,917.
Are home prices rising in 88061?
The typical home value in 88061 fell 3.3% over the last 12 months, from $232,077 to $224,443 (Zillow, August 2026). Zillow's index still refreshes monthly, so this is the current read.
What data do you publish for ZIP code 88061?
Zillow's Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index (monthly, current), Redfin's median sale price, days on market, inventory and months of supply (final period May 2026), U.S. Census ACS demographics, NCES public school records, and Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate via FRED for the affordability math. Every figure on this page carries its source and period. Properties Incorporated publishes market data; it does not list homes and does not give financial advice.
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