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88231

New Mexico · 3,255 residents · 351 sq mi
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ZIP 88231 is a ZIP code of 3,255 people in Lea County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 6% of adults. There are 9 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $128,900. This skews young, with a median age of 33.8. Median rent is $721 a month. Among the 5 ZIP codes in Lea County, 88231 ranks 5th by median household income.

$51,417
US average: $82,259
$32,337
US average: $44,673
$128,900
US average: $376,019
6.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
351 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
32.8%
Age 65+
14.5%
55.2%
44.8%
2.71 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(1,281)
Black2.9%(96)
Hispanic / Latino55.7%(1,812)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(66)
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Lea County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 5HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
88240$63,270
88242$90,000
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 88231?

ZIP code 88231 has about 3,255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88231?

The typical household in ZIP code 88231 earns about $51,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 88231 expensive?

In ZIP code 88231, the median home is worth about $128,900, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 88231?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 88231 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88231?

About 11.9% of people in ZIP code 88231 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024