88220 ZIP Code
Carlsbad, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88220 |
| City/Town: | Carlsbad |
| County: | Eddy |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,809 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,809 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,485 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,168 |
| Median Home Value: | $180,700 |
| Land Area: | 1907.6 sq miles
4940.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3149, -104.4200 |
Population Information (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,809 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,527 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,282 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,683 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,540 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,959 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,070 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,626 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,259 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,346 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,230 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,443 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,341 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,895 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,811 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 606 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $180,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,151 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,168 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,873 | 86.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,295 | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,094 | 74.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,779 | 25.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,931 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,418 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,581 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,682 | 29.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,808 | 26.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,523 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,059 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,860 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,809 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,021 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,558 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,485 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,760 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,971 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 681 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,421 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,783 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,165 | 17.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 799 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 224 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,894 | 70.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 859 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 596 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 335 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,685 | 9.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,440 | 16.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,680 | 24.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,344 | 51.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 16,922 | 42.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 53 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 193 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,176 | 8.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88220 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 900 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 609 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,128 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 903 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,278 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,899 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,478 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,745 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,562 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,371 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88220 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,274 | 79.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,073 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 141 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 149 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 219 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 941 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88220 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3,091 | 17.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,658 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 758 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 373 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,859 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 896 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 954 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,863 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,911 | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,851 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 636 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,007 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,517 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,595 | 61.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,148 | 40.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,752 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88220 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,453 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,888 | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,469 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 570 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 408 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,922 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88220 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,706 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 232 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 148 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 490 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 631 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 40 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 265 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,558 | 14.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 98 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88220 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,162 | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 962 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,677 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,757 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,736 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,284 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,519 | 20.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,382 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 628 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88220 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 506 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,212 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,342 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,043 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,566 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 499 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88220 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,113 | 41.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 809 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,639 | 51.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 256 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88220 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 781 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,327 | 29.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,715 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,050 | 27.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88220 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 483 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,674 | 15.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,605 | 14.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,494 | 22.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,346 | 21.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,956 | 17.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 374 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 162 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,425 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $382 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,151 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,873 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,192 | 48.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,748 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,035 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,576 | 24.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,856 | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,529 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88220 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,386 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,858 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,902 | 48.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 432 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,758 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,853 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88220 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,203 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 409 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 378 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,848 | 52.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,316 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,252 | 13.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,767 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,217 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,269 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,405 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 650 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,966 | 46.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,789 | 43.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88220 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,329 | 83.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,840 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,250 | 72.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,488 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 720 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 102 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,940 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 237 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,869 | 788.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,869 | 788.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,869 | 788.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 43 | 18.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,561 | 658.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88220 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,126 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,162 | 78.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,964 | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,793 | 21.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 96 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 72 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88220 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,873 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,468 | 90.6% | 89.4% |
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