ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA
88252
New Mexico · 2,364 residents · 855 sq mi
ZIP 88252 is home to 2,364 people in Lea County. 32.0% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The typical home is worth $97,600. Density works out to 3 people per square mile. The average commute runs 18 minutes.
2,364
Land area
855 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.5%(1,549)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
18.0 min
95.4%
0.0%
0.0%
4.6%
0.0%
0.0%
Work & employment
People & community
19.3%
5.1%
21.4%
78.6%
47.4%
52.6%
Affordability & inequality
In context
ZIP 88252 compared with Lea County
| Measure | ZIP 88252 | Lea County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,600 | $184,000 | 47% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 27.5% | 28.8% | −1.4 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 15.5% | +3.5 pts |
| Poverty rate | 32.0% | 18.7% | +13.3 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 19.3% | 18.3% | +1.0 pts |
| Median age | 39.6 | 32.5 | 7.1 years older |
Frequently asked
How many people live in ZIP code 88252?
ZIP code 88252 has about 2,364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is ZIP code 88252 expensive?
In ZIP code 88252, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.
How educated are people in ZIP code 88252?
About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 88252 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88252?
About 32.0% of people in ZIP code 88252 live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024