88231 ZIP Code, Eunice, NM
88231 is a ZIP code in Eunice, New Mexico in Lea County. It covers 351 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88265, 88252 and 88240. 3,255 people live here in 1,199 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $51,417, below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Eunice, NM
- County: Lea County
- Land area: 351 sq mi
- Population: 3,255
- Median household income: $51,417
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,255 |
| Households | 1,199 |
| Median household income | $51,417 |
| Income per person | $32,337 |
| Median age | 33.8 |
| Homeowners | 73.7% |
| Median home value | $128,900 |
| Median rent | $721 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% |
| Broadband internet | 75.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 41.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 10.0% |
| $25–35K | 17.3% |
| $35–50K | 14.4% |
| $50–75K | 6.3% |
| $75–100K | 15.3% |
| $100–150K | 18.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.0% |
| 10–19 | 17.9% |
| 20–24 | 10.5% |
| 25–34 | 8.6% |
| 35–44 | 16.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 6.3% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 4.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.9% |
| Owned outright | 47.9% |
| Rented | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 17.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 15.5% |
Businesses in 88231
89 business establishments with 1,342 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 16
- Transportation and Warehousing: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Retail Trade: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Construction: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 88265 — Monument CDP, NM (12.1 mi)
- 88252 — Jal city, NM (19.8 mi)
- 88240 — Hobbs city, NM (20.4 mi)
- 88244 — Hobbs city, NM (23.6 mi)
Areas that include 88231
- Eunice, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lea County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Lea County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Lea County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lea County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lea County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Lea County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Lea County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88231, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88231 in?
- 88231 is a Eunice, NM mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Eunice; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88231 in?
- 88231 is in Lea County.
- What is the population of 88231?
- About 3,255 people (±169), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,339.
- What is the median household income in 88231?
- $51,417 (±$35,023), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 88231?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88231 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88231?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88265 (12.1 mi, Monument), 88252 (19.8 mi, Jal), 88240 (20.4 mi, Hobbs) and 88244 (23.6 mi, Hobbs).
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