ZIP Code 88240, NM
Living in 88240
Bikeability
6
Walkability
6
Commute
74
Public Transit
4
Affordability
83
Public Safety
46
Airports
6
Hospitals
55
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
3
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
41k
Population
+4.1k (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
14%
College-Educated
71%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
23 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$137k
Median Home Value
+$43k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$775
Median Monthly Rent
+$199 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 88240
United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50
Property Crime in 88240
United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 42 | 1 | 2 |
Feb | 46 | 1 | 1 |
Mar | 53 | 1 | 0 |
Apr | 61 | 1 | 0 |
May | 71 | 2 | 0 |
Jun | 78 | 2 | 0 |
Jul | 80 | 2 | 0 |
Aug | 79 | 2 | 0 |
Sep | 72 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
Nov | 51 | 1 | 1 |
Dec | 42 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 88240
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding65
Tornado16
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 88240, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 88240, NM
Junction Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
20 miles, E
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
21 miles, E
Eunice Holiness Academy
26 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 88240, NM
University of the Southwest
18 miles, E
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
88 miles, SE
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
102 miles, N
Lubbock Christian University
108 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 88240, NM
Lea Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E
Nor-Lea Hospital District
20 miles, NE
Yoakum County Hospital
42 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital
48 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 88240, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
16 miles, E
Roswell Air Center
73 miles, NW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
92 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
117 miles, NE