88240 ZIP Code
Hobbs, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88240 |
| City/Town: | Hobbs |
| County: | Lea |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,652 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,083 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,072 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,175 |
| Median Home Value: | $161,400 |
| Land Area: | 600.2 sq miles
1554.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.6747, -103.4468 |
Population Information (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,652 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,099 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,553 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,790 | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,879 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,171 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,701 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,448 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,048 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,488 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,697 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,035 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,922 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,766 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,067 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 640 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $161,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,059 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,175 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,207 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,968 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,932 | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,275 | 37.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,663 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,831 | 12.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,561 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,923 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,740 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,933 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,119 | 9.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,556 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,083 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,711 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,438 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,072 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,579 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,104 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,465 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,429 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,434 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,722 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 924 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,855 | 57.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,427 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 386 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 394 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,893 | 9.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 10,697 | 25.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,142 | 34.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 26,456 | 63.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 23,213 | 55.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 151 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 308 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,784 | 6.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,168 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 744 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,035 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,415 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,283 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,759 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,639 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,252 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 882 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,030 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,934 | 77.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,822 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 244 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 61 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 434 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3,489 | 19.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,493 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 521 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 487 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,130 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,832 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 301 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 386 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,482 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,538 | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,769 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 817 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 859 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.0% | 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 (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,745 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,797 | 49.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,459 | 41.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,732 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,761 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,252 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,389 | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 534 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 419 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,769 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,904 | 67.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 340 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 773 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 734 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 510 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 639 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,052 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 73 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 143 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,873 | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,450 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 899 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,053 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,745 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,020 | 18.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,801 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 760 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 431 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 261 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,025 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,090 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,973 | 49.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,565 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 261 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,551 | 46.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 573 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,779 | 47.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 109 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 83 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 697 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,411 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,308 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,791 | 26.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 615 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,898 | 21.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,427 | 16.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,646 | 18.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,183 | 24.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 720 | 8.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 443 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,356 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $354 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,059 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,207 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,080 | 42.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,814 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,921 | 20.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,791 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,494 | 38.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,071 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,643 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,020 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,827 | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 425 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,209 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,900 | 31.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,029 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 585 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 800 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,744 | 47.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,598 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,302 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,659 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,059 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,477 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,532 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 502 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,287 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,743 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,633 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,323 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,932 | 62.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,930 | 30.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,610 | 25.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 461 | 7.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,042 | 81.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 596 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,610 | 1276.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,610 | 1276.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,610 | 1276.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 72 | 12.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 131 | 22.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,157 | 1200.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 7.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,862 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,819 | 57.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,043 | 42.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,236 | 40.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 469 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 115 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 223 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,207 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,022 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Hobbs, NM88240