Hobbs, NM ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Hobbs, New Mexico: 88240, 88242 and 88244. Together they are home to 51,134 residents in 17,274 households. Median household income ranges from $63,270 in 88240 to $90,000 in 88242.
Hobbs city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 40,252 |
| Households | 14,211 |
| Median household income | $64,021 |
| Median home value | $191,300 |
| Median age | 32.5 |
| Median rent | $1,112 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 51,134 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 17,274 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $63,270 (88240) to $90,000 (88242) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $67,513 |
| Homeowners | 69.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 30 routes, 18,664 homes (2 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hobbs: 88242 ($90,000)
- Most residents: 88240 (41,557 people)
- Highest homeownership: 88242 (84.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 88240 (40.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 88244 (45.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 88240 (31.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 88242 ($260,200)
Every ZIP code in Hobbs
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88240 | Hobbs | 41,557 | 14,532 | $63,270 | $186,900 | 67.1% | 40.1% | 14.9% | 26 | 17,827 | 4% of its land; mailing city |
| 88242 | Hobbs | 8,472 | 2,742 | $90,000 | $260,200 | 84.4% | 38.1% | 10.3% | 4 | 2,497 | mailing city |
| 88244 | Hobbs | 1,105 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 45.6% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Hobbs when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hobbs city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hobbs. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Hobbs.
Counties
- Lea County — 11 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- North Hobbs — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hobbs, NM?
- 88240, 88242 and 88244. A ZIP code is listed for Hobbs when at least 10% of its land lies inside Hobbs city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Hobbs.
- What is the population of Hobbs, NM?
- The Census Bureau counts 40,252 residents inside Hobbs city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Hobbs hold 51,134 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Hobbs, NM?
- $64,021 inside Hobbs city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $63,270 to $90,000.
- Which Hobbs ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 88242, at $90,000, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hobbs, NM?
- For the 2 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 30 carrier routes reaching 18,664 residential and 1,660 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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