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88242

New Mexico · 8,472 residents · 70.4 sq mi
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With 8,472 people, ZIP 88242 is a ZIP code in Lea County. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 32.5. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. Households here earn about 32% more than in Lea County as a whole. The typical home is worth $260,200. Among the 5 ZIP codes in Lea County, 88242 ranks 1st by median household income.

$90,000
US average: $82,259
$39,032
US average: $44,673
$260,200
US average: $376,019
20.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
70.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
27.0%
Age 65+
9.3%
51.2%
48.8%
3.07 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(3,404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(4,868)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other2.3%(195)
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.9
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
LOWEST1ST OF 5HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
88231$51,417
88240$63,270
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 88242?

ZIP code 88242 has about 8,472 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88242?

The typical household in ZIP code 88242 earns about $90,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 88242 expensive?

In ZIP code 88242, the median home is worth about $260,200, and the typical rent is about $1,534 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 88242?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 88242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88242?

About 10.1% of people in ZIP code 88242 live below the federal poverty line.

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