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88256

New Mexico · 1,935 residents · 482 sq mi
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ZIP 88256 is a ZIP code of 1,935 people in Eddy County. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 4 people per square mile. Households here earn about 42% less than in Eddy County as a whole. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 22.5%, above the 12.5% national rate.

$45,714
US average: $82,259
$33,371
US average: $44,673
$211,000
US average: $376,019
9.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
482 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
27.0%
Age 65+
18.8%
43.7%
56.3%
2.78 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.4%(1,576)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Eddy County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 3HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
88210$79,632
88220$78,162
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 88256?

ZIP code 88256 has about 1,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88256?

The typical household in ZIP code 88256 earns about $45,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 88256 expensive?

In ZIP code 88256, the median home is worth about $211,000, and the typical rent is about $1,291 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 88256?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 88256 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88256?

About 22.5% of people in ZIP code 88256 live below the federal poverty line.

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Eddy County

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