Official Zip Code Name | Hobbs |
Zip Code State | New Mexico |
Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
Primary County: | Lea |
Area Code | 575 |
Current Population: | 37149 |
Racial Majority: | 38.41% |
Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 67% |
Unemployment Rate: | 5.4% |
Median Household Income | $34892 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income | $58180 |
School Test Performance: | Average |
Average Commute Time | 17.1 Minutes |
Time Zone: | Mountain Daylight Time |
Elevation Range | 3501 - 3852 ft. |
Area | 504 Sqm. |
Coordinates(Y,X) | 32.62147300, -103.34502800 |
The current unemployment level in 88240 is 5.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 9.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 88240 increased to 37149 from 31528 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 88240 is while the majority ethnicity attending 88240 public schools is Hispanic. 53.2% of students in 88240 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
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White | 14454 | 38.41% | 14549 | -1% |
Black Or African American | 1680 | 4.46% | 2023 | -17% |
Hispanic | 20273 | 53.87% | 19708 | +3% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 351 | 0.93% | 300 | +17% |
Asian | 95 | 0.25% | 180 | -47% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 14 | -100% |
Other Race | 27 | 0.17% | 27 | +141% |
Two Or More Races | 348 | 1.91% | 348 | +106% |
White | 28.2% |
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Black Or African American | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 67% |
Asian | 0.4% |
Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
Two or More Races | 0.1% |
2010 | 2000 | |
---|---|---|
Total Population | 37149 | 31528 |
Male Population | 51.50% | |
Female Population | 48.50% | |
Total Households | 12631 |
Test Score Performance | Average |
Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 53.2% |
Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 88.2% |
Median Household Income | $34892 |
Income Under $50K Per Year | 66.10% |
Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 25.30% |
Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.70% |
88240 US Congressional District | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
New Mexico District 2 | Xochitl Torres Small | Democrat |
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88240 New Mexico State House of Representatives Districts | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
61 | David Gallegos | Republican |
62 | Larry R. Scott | Republican |
Related Maps: Map of All New Mexico State House of Representatives Districts |
88240 New Mexico State Senate Districts | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
41 | Carroll Leavell | Republican |
42 | Gay Kernan | Republican |
Related Maps: Map of All New Mexico State Senate Districts |
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88260 - Lovington |
88265 - Monument |
88210 - Artesia |
88242 - Hobbs |
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Hobbs, NM |
Zip Code 88240 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 32 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 48 | 36 | 29 | 47 |
Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 62 | 70 | 78 | 86 | 92 | 93 | 91 | 85 | 77 | 65 | 57 | 76 |
Avg Precip (In.) | .49 | .63 | .48 | .76 | 2.43 | 2.06 | 2.38 | 2.49 | 2.99 | 1.43 | .85 | .71 | 17.69 |