ZIP Code 88240, NM

Living in 88240

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 6
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 24
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Schools 3
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 88240, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 88240, NM

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 88240, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 88240, NM

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Yoakum County Hospital
42 miles, NE
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Memorial Hospital
48 miles, E

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 88240, NM

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Roswell Air Center
73 miles, NW
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