| Official Zip Code Name | Lake Arthur |
| Zip Code State | New Mexico |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Chaves |
| Secondary County: | Eddy |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Current Population: | 935 |
| Racial Majority: | 46.23% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 77.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $37879 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $59640 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 21.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Mountain Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 3356 - 4223 ft. |
| Area | 278 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 33.00255900, -104.42247300 |
The current unemployment level in 88253 is 4.2% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.9% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.0% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 88253 increased to 935 from 275 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 88253 is while the majority ethnicity attending 88253 public schools is Hispanic. 92.8% of students in 88253 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 46.23% | 405 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 0 | 0% | 5 | -100% |
| Hispanic | 492 | 53.77% | 508 | -3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 16 | 0% | 16 | -100% |
| White | 22.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 77.6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 935 | 275 |
| Male Population | 50.30% | |
| Female Population | 49.70% | |
| Total Households | 329 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 92.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $37879 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 66.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 26.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 6.70% |
| 88253 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Mexico District 2 | Xochitl Torres Small | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All New Mexico Congressional Districts | ||
| 88250 - Hope |
| 88210 - Artesia |
| 88201 - Roswell |
| 88232 - Hagerman |
| Lake Arthur, NM |
Zip Code 88253 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 23 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 52 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 32 | 23 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 62 | 70 | 78 | 86 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 86 | 77 | 65 | 57 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .4 | .43 | .3 | .55 | 1.31 | 1.8 | 1.72 | 2.29 | 2.38 | 1.28 | .64 | .59 | 13.68 |