ZIP Code 88256 - Loving New Mexico

ZIP Code 88256 is located in Loving New Mexico. Portions of 88256 are also in Malaga. 88256 is entirely within Eddy County. Regionally, it is located in the Roswell Area.

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ZIP Code 88256 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLoving
Primary CountyEddy County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,075
Area Code(s)575
Current Time
MDT

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88256 Demographics

88256 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 88256 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 88256 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 88256 is 5.2%.

Population2,075
Population Growth Rate15.80%
Population Density3 People per Square Mile
Total Households615
Percentage High Income Households1.6%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$51,875
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$61,740
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 52.87%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 74.03%

88256 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,76652.87%
Black00%
Hispanic1,56146.74%
Asian00%
Native American130.39%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

88256 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White15425%
Black30.49%
Hispanic45674.03%
Asian20.32%
Native American10.16%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

88256 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College11513.66%
Bachelor Degree263.09%
High School Diploma36843.71%
No High School Diploma60.71%
GED or Alternate657.72%
1 or More Years of College13015.44%
Associates Degree698.19%
Masters Degree516.06%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree121.43%

88256 Geography

Coordinates32.16795349,-103.96534729
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 88256
RegionRoswell Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaCarlsbad-Artesia, NM
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area695 Square Miles

88256 Politics

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88256 Schools

88256 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion24a - Chihuahuan Basins and Playas

88256 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)27323846566468675947352847
Avg Max Temp (°F)57647280889596948778665978
Avg Precip (In.).42.44.25.531.321.711.752.12.711.21.62.613.66

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