ZIP Code 88242 — Zcta 88242, NM

Lea | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 88242 in Zcta 88242, NM has a population of 8,472 with a median household income of $90,000 and a median home value of $260,200 . The cost of living index is 106.9 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
8,472
Median Age
32.50
Male
4,341
Female
4,131

Race & Ethnicity

White
55.6%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
57.5%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
31.8%
Other
11.5%

Income

Median Household
$90,000
Mean Household
$115,358
Per Capita
$39,032
Below Poverty
10.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$260,200
Median Rent
$1,534
Total Units
2,967
Occupied
2,742
Owner Occupied
84.4%
Renter Occupied
15.6%
Median Year Built
1994
Vacant
225

Education

High School or Higher 83.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.0%
Graduate Degree 10.9%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
3,991
Unemployment
5.7%
Drive Alone
79.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.2%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

106.9
National average = 100. Above average by 6.9%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

88231
Eunice
4.0 mi
88240
Hobbs
11.7 mi
88265
Monument
12.3 mi
88260
Lovington
13.4 mi
88114
Crossroads
13.6 mi
79360
Seminole
24.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 88242?

ZIP code 88242 (Zcta 88242, NM) has a total population of 8,472 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88242?

The median household income in ZIP code 88242 is $90,000 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 88242 in?

ZIP code 88242 is primarily located in Zcta 88242, New Mexico (NM).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 88242?

The median home value in ZIP code 88242 is $260,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 88242?

The median age in ZIP code 88242 is 32.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.