The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 88135 sells for about $135,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 88135 — Texico
The housing market in 88135 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural New Mexico trends. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a slow but steady pace of sales. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and days on market are based on current local listings and historical trends.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living, particularly those employed in agriculture or the nearby Clovis regional hub.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 88135, Curry County NM
The area is served by the Texico Municipal School District, which is generally characterized as a small, community-focused rural district.
The region is primarily concerned with wind and occasional severe storm events; flood risk is generally low in this high-plains geography.
Economic momentum is tied to regional agriculture and the proximity to the Clovis/Portales trade area, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Curry County; the rate is determined by local millage levies for school districts and county services.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby Clovis or across the border to Farwell, Texas, for employment.
Recreation is centered on local community parks and high school sports, with limited large-scale commercial shopping or entertainment venues within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including farming and ranching, with additional employment support from the nearby Clovis regional economy.
Transportation is exclusively via private vehicle, with US Highway 60/84 serving as the primary corridor for regional transit.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Curry County Assessor manages property valuations, which are updated annually based on market sales and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Texico Municipal School District and Curry County general funds.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, typical of the high plains of Eastern New Mexico.
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
New Mexico requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to the buyer.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 88135 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community green space for recreation.
Primary venue for local community athletic events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.