ZIP Code 88240 - Hobbs New Mexico

ZIP Code 88240 is located in Hobbs New Mexico. Portions of 88240 are also in Nadine and North Hobbs and Monument. 88240 is entirely within Lea County. Regionally, it is located in the Roswell Area.

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ZIP Code 88240 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameHobbs
Primary CountyLea County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)41,652
Area Code(s)575
Current Time
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88240 Demographics

88240 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 88240 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 88240 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 88240 is 6.6%.

Population41,652
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density82 People per Square Mile
Total Households11,995
Percentage High Income Households2.3%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$58,931
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$51,900
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)6.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 48.87%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 74.39%

88240 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White27,25448.87%
Black2,4694.43%
Hispanic25,19845.19%
Asian4020.72%
Native American4400.79%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

88240 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,99720.56%
Black3543.65%
Hispanic7,27274.88%
Asian570.59%
Native American240.25%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander70.07%

88240 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,95511.89%
Bachelor Degree2,16813.19%
High School Diploma5,03730.64%
No High School Diploma3952.4%
GED or Alternate1,4388.75%
1 or More Years of College2,94117.89%
Associates Degree1,3568.25%
Masters Degree9755.93%
Professional Degree370.23%
Doctorate Degree1380.84%

88240 Geography

Coordinates32.62147141,-103.34503174
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 88240
RegionRoswell Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaHobbs, NM
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area508 Square Miles

88240 Politics

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88240 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion25k - Arid Llano Estacado

88240 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)28323845556266655848362947
Avg Max Temp (°F)56627078869293918577655776
Avg Precip (In.).49.63.48.762.432.062.382.492.991.43.85.7117.69

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