ZIP Code 88242, NM

Living in 88242

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 27
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Schools 5
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Residents

7.4k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$200k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$880 Median Monthly Rent +$289 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home37%
Boat, RV, etc3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas4%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in 88242

United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50

Property Crime in 88242

United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 1 2
Feb 47 1 1
Mar 53 1 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 70 2 0
Jun 78 2 0
Jul 80 2 0
Aug 79 2 0
Sep 72 3 0
Oct 63 1 0
Nov 51 1 0
Dec 42 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 88242

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 88242, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 88242, NM

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 88242, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 88242, NM

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Yoakum County Hospital
22 miles, NE
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Memorial Hospital
30 miles, E

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 88242, NM

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Roswell Air Center
86 miles, NW
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