88310 Zip Code, Alamogordo

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Alamogordo

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Average

Low 89 / 300 High

Violent Crime 101

1% above national avg

Property Crime 106

6% above national avg

City Ranking

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Is 88310 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 88310 in Alamogordo, NM has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 89, which is 11% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Alamogordo.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 124, 24% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 92).

Highest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 124 (24% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Assault · Index 92 (8% below avg)

88310 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Alamogordo city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Alamogordo	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	102	+2%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	92	-8%	N/A	Average
Robbery	111	+11%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	98	-2%	N/A	Average
Property Crime
Burglary	96	-4%	N/A	Average
Larceny / Theft	124	+24%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	99	-1%	N/A	Average

88310 Crime Map

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88310 Demographics & Context

Population

38,236

Median Income

$57,475

Home Value

$136,131

Median Age

Pop. Density

53/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 11%

Graduate Degree 7.7%

Housing

62%

38%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 72.8%

Black 5.3%

Hispanic 33.9%

Asian 2.2%

88310 Crime Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 88310, Alamogordo?

Zip code 88310 in Alamogordo, NM has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 89, which is 11% below the national average. Zip code 88310 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Alamogordo.

Is Zip code 88310 a safe neighborhood in Alamogordo?

Zip code 88310 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Alamogordo, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 124), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 92). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Alamogordo.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 88310?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 88310 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 124 (24% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 88310?

Zip code 88310 has a population of approximately 38,236. The median household income is $57,475. The median home value is $136,131. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 88310 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 88310's overall crime rate is 11% below the national average (index 89 vs 100). Within Alamogordo, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.