88240 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to HOBBS, NM 88240

88240 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Hobbs, New Mexico. Median household income here ($28,115) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. At $94,100 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Hobbs area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $43,848/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 88240 is $32,826.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 88240 earn an average of $28,504/year. Women earn only $15,915/year.

10,745 people in 88240 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 88240? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.3 minutes.

The median age here is 31. There are 19,122 men and 18,027 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 14,876 people (out of the 37,149 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,401 homes, and 1,462 businesses every day. 140 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

88240 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tripoli, Libya!) and -103 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 3,632 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 37,149
  • White Population: 28,186
  • Black Population: 2,506
  • Hispanic Population: 19,708
  • Asian Population: 236
  • Hawaiian Population: 55
  • Indian Population: 730
  • Male Population: 19,122
  • Female Population: 18,027
  • Median Age: 31
  • Median Age of Males: 31
  • Median Age of Females: 31
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Mountain
  • State: New Mexico
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Hobbs NM
  • County: Lea
  • City: Hobbs
  • Longitude: -103.1
  • Latitude: 32.7
  • Elevation: 3,632 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 575
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 10,449
  • Drive alone: 8,422
  • Carpool: 1,694
  • Public transit: 16
  • Ride bikes or walk: 140

  • Average commute time: 17.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 750
  •    5 - 9: 2,706
  •    10 - 14: 2,997
  •    15 - 19: 1,618
  •    20 - 24: 710
  •    25 - 29: 247
  •    30 - 34: 616
  •    35 - 39: 26
  •    40 - 44: 55
  •    45 - 59: 188
  •    60 - 89: 213
  •    90 plus: 323
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $94,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $43,901
  • Businesses: 1,009
  • Employees: 13,892
  • Annual Payroll: $587,413,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,848
  • Median Family Income: $28,115
  • Average Income for Men: $28,504
  • Average Income for Women: $15,915
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 025
  • State FIPS Code: 35

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Schools in 88240 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Broadmoor Elementary
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 379-4914
B. T. Washington El
1200 East Humble
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-5062
College Lane Elementary
2000 College Lane
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 392-2581
Coronado Elementary
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 392-5406
Edison Elementary
501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-9114
Jefferson Elementary
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-6915
Mills Elementary
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 392-6001
Sanger Elementary
2020 North Acoma
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-4719
Southern Heights
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-4422
Stone Elementary
1015 Calle Sur
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 392-2503
Taylor Elementary
1700 East Yeso
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-2121
Will Rogers Elementary
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-3635
Middle Schools
Highland Jr High
2500 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 392-5511
Houston Jr High
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-7129
High Schools
Alternative High
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs High
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Other Schools
Heizer Jr High
101 Stanolind Rd.
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-4614
Other Schools
Homeboud/Hospital
1515 East Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100

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In the 88240 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.nmsexoffender.dps.state.nm.us/servlet/hit_serv.class. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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