88260 ZIP Code
Lovington, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88260 |
| City/Town: | Lovington |
| County: | Lea |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,498 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,510 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,629 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,411 |
| Median Home Value: | $161,400 |
| Land Area: | 814.9 sq miles
2110.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.9930, -103.3828 |
Population Information (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,498 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,073 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,425 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,419 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,475 | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,395 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 968 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,080 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,104 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,631 | 17.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,298 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 777 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 874 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 916 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 423 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 138 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $161,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $932 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,411 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,835 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 576 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,587 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,248 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,161 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,384 | 15.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,007 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,908 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,835 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 746 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 511 | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 770 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,510 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,298 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,987 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,629 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,795 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,351 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 396 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,148 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,916 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,027 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 408 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,325 | 66.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 497 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 107 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 46 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,245 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,278 | 21.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,458 | 28.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,224 | 66.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,845 | 63.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 362 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88260 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 348 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 274 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 346 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 344 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 417 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 811 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 849 | 17.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 819 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 351 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 276 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88260 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,545 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,298 | 20.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 102 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 55 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 299 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88260 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,098 | 17.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 596 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 321 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 260 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 637 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 576 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 114 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 213 | 3.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,420 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 541 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 341 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 140 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 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 (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,935 | 83.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,519 | 48.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,538 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,223 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88260 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,153 | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,078 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 496 | 10.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 184 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 80 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 693 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88260 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,869 | 71.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 37 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 17 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 60 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 23 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 35 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,300 | 24.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 64 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88260 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 660 | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 239 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 460 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 703 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,090 | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,021 | 18.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 939 | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 178 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 115 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88260 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 165 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,252 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,710 | 50.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,006 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 135 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88260 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,895 | 39.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 311 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,466 | 51.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 163 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88260 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 173 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,250 | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,034 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,378 | 28.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88260 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 421 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 400 | 11.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 839 | 23.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 483 | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 830 | 23.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 337 | 9.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 202 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 75 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,384 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $395 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $932 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.38 |
Households (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,835 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,582 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,395 | 28.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 967 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 881 | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,241 | 46.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,116 | 23.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.74 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88260 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,834 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,072 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,986 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 140 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 573 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,532 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88260 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,247 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 147 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 445 | 10.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,319 | 54.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 849 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 487 | 11.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,548 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 245 | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,158 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,705 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 127 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,041 | 61.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 537 | 31.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88260 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,116 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,011 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,433 | 71.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 578 | 28.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 183 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,311 | 79.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 70 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,187 | 4552.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,187 | 4552.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,187 | 4552.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 68 | 97.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,100 | 4428.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88260 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,079 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,888 | 48.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,191 | 51.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,076 | 50.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 106 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88260 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,835 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,495 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
Lovington, NM88260