ZIP Code 88242, NM
Living in 88242
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
84
Public Transit
1
Affordability
56
Public Safety
67
Airports
6
Hospitals
54
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 88242, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 88242, NM
Junction Christian Academy
4 miles, W
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
6 miles, S
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
7 miles, S
Eunice Holiness Academy
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 88242, NM
University of the Southwest
3 miles, SW
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
80 miles, SE
Lubbock Christian University
88 miles, NE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
91 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 88242, NM
Lea Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Nor-Lea Hospital District
15 miles, NW
Yoakum County Hospital
22 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 88242, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
9 miles, S
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
82 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
86 miles, NW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
97 miles, NE