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Portales city, NM
ZIP 88130 — 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 Portales city, NM (88130)
Median Income
$52,420
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+564
Wealth inflow
Population
17,865
Unemployment
5.7%
2.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 564 for ZIP 88130 (Portales 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.
Historical Trends in 88130 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 2.8%, median income rose 4.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.0%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,420 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| Establishments | 310 |
| Employees | 3,496 |