ZIP code
88051
in Mule Creek, New MexicoPopulation 360
53.55/ 100
Ranked #11,304 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 35%)
Ranked #69 of 337 New Mexico ZIPs (top 20%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Walkability
0.3 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
9.5%
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
31.4 mi
in the top 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Distance to an emergency room
31.4 mi
in the top 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS98thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
63.6%
in the bottom 3.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST19thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
93.2 mi
in the top 4.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
28%
in the bottom 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Park land
33%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST83rdUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.00%
in the bottom 4.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST14thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Mule Creek, New Mexico (ZIP 88051) sits in the top 35% healthiest ZIPs nationally (11,304th) and the top 20% of New Mexico (69th).
The profile cuts both ways, and the readings bear that out: modeled binge drinking resides in the bottom 0.8% nationally, housing-cost burden lies at the national minimum, and distance to a Superfund site settles in the top 4.1% nationally. Modeled short sleep stands in the bottom 3.1% nationally, park land is in the top 4.3% nationally, and modeled transportation noise rests in the bottom 4.6% nationally. Working the other way, walkability sits in the bottom 0.7% nationally, and distance to a nursing home registers in the top 1.5% nationally. Distance to an emergency room lands in the top 1.8% nationally, and home broadband subscription resides in the bottom 3.7% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs that surround it, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain language, distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. ZIP 85533, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 63%
16%
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.4%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 72%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 98%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 65%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 96%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 15%
21%
Disability
healthier than 35%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 83%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 92%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 96%
11%
Disability
healthier than 71%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 19%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 12%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
85533
Arizonashares a border
Score 55.73
Closest healthier
85922
Arizonashares a border
Score 54.74
Similar health profile
84775
Utah97% similar profile
Score 51.61
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 39.0% | 34.5–43.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 43.6% | 38.8–48.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 13.5% | 11.9–15.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.8% | 9.4–12.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 10.5% | 8.8–12.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.1% | 7.6–12.7 |
| Depression among adults | 24.4% | 20.7–28.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 15.1% | 12.5–17.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 43.7% | 38.8–48.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 30.7% | 24.0–38.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.1% | 4.1–6.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.6% | 9.3–14.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.7% | 5.5–10.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 84.1% | 81.1–86.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.4% | 74.6–82.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 91.1% | 89.4–92.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.2% | 65.1–75.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.5% | 61.8–69.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 69.0% | 61.0–76.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 9.5% | 7.6–11.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.9% | 9.4–16.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.6% | 18.2–29.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.0% | 22.9–33.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.4% | 17.0–26.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.2% | 12.0–16.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.4% | 13.6–19.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.5% | 10.2–15.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.5% | 28.9–40.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.0% | 9.4–12.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.8% | 7.1–10.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.1% | 14.3–22.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.6% | 3.6–5.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.6% | 4.6–6.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.1% | 15.4–23.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.0% | 8.7–15.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.5% | 8.0–15.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 6.4–10.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.4% | 5.1–7.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 29.2% | 24.1–34.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.4% | 5.1–7.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NM median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.0% (0.0–39.0%) n=347 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 12.5% (0.0–35.5%) n=339 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (0.0–28.5%) n=350 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 6.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.3% (0.0–51.7%) n=350 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.8% (0.0–15.2%) n=339 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.3% (0.0–12.4%) n=347 |
| Broadband subscription | 63.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 83.1% (53.2–100.0%) n=347 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 0.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.6% (0.0–41.4%) n=347 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.2% (59.9–100.0%) n=347 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.4% (0.0–11.2%) n=347 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.0–15.7%) n=352 |
| Single-parent households | 30.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 55.0% (28.8–100.0%) n=339 |
| Population 65+ | 7.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.8% (7.9–55.9%) n=352 |
| Median age | 28.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 45.0 yr (31.2–67.3) n=339 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,329 ($33,023–$90,174) n=265 |
| Median home value | $174,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $185,100 ($77,100–$382,920) n=255 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $917 ($549–$1,408) n=173 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NM median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.0 yr ± 3.63 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 79.5 yr (76.1–83.2) n=357 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 3.63 years of 83.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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