ZIP Code 88340: Mescalero, New Mexico
ZIP code 88340 is assigned to Mescalero, New Mexico, and lies within Otero County. Its reference point is at latitude 33.2164 and longitude -105.7743 (33°12'59.0"N 105°46'27.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 88340
88340 is the only ZIP code listed for Mescalero, NM in our directory.
Across Otero County there are 16 ZIP codes listed, and New Mexico has 431 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 88314 in Bent, NM, about 7.0 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 88340 |
|---|---|
| City | Mescalero |
| County | Otero County |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Latitude | 33.2164 |
| Longitude | -105.7743 |
| DMS | 33°12'59.0"N 105°46'27.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 88314 (Bent, 7.0 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 88340
Map centered on 33.2164, -105.7743. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Mescalero, NM
ZIP Codes Near 88340
These 14 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 88340, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 88340, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Bent, NM (7.0 mi southwest), Ruidoso, NM (9.2 mi northeast) and Picacho, NM (11 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Bent, NM – 7.0 mi southwest
- Ruidoso, NM – 9.2 mi northeast
- Picacho, NM – 11 mi northeast
- Alto, NM – 16 mi north
- Ruidoso Downs, NM – 17 mi northeast
- Tularosa, NM – 17 mi southwest
- High Rolls Mountain Park, NM – 19 mi south
- La Luz, NM – 19 mi southwest
- Nogal, NM – 20 mi north
- Glencoe, NM – 23 mi northeast
Schools Near Mescalero, NM
If you are moving to ZIP code 88340, check the school district serving Mescalero and Otero County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Mescalero, NM can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 88340 may also use facilities in nearby Bent, Ruidoso and Picacho.
Shopping and Dining in Mescalero
For places to eat and shop near Mescalero, NM, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 88340.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Mescalero, New Mexico can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 88340.
To research local history, try searching for Otero County records and archives along with the name Mescalero.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 88340, Bent lies about 7.0 mi to the southwest, Ruidoso lies about 9.2 mi to the northeast, Picacho lies about 11 mi to the northeast, Alto lies about 16 mi to the north and Ruidoso Downs lies about 17 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 88340
Photo & Video Credits
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