North Hobbs, NM ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve North Hobbs, New Mexico: 88240 and 88242. Together they are home to 50,029 residents in 17,274 households. That is more than the 6,034 people counted inside North Hobbs Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $63,270 in 88240 to $90,000 in 88242.
North Hobbs Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,034 |
| Households | 1,777 |
| Median household income | $82,554 |
| Median home value | $264,400 |
| Median age | 31.7 |
| Median rent | $1,319 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 50,029 |
| 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 | 14.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 30 routes, 18,664 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in North 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: 88240 (14.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 88240 (31.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 88242 ($260,200)
Every ZIP code in North 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 | 1% of its land |
| 88242 | Hobbs | 8,472 | 2,742 | $90,000 | $260,200 | 84.4% | 38.1% | 10.3% | 4 | 2,497 | 32% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for North Hobbs when at least 10% of its land lies inside the North Hobbs Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is North Hobbs. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside North Hobbs.
Counties
- Lea County — 11 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Hobbs — 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in North Hobbs, NM?
- 88240 and 88242. A ZIP code is listed for North Hobbs when at least 10% of its land lies inside the North Hobbs Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is North Hobbs.
- What is the population of North Hobbs, NM?
- The Census Bureau counts 6,034 residents inside North Hobbs Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve North Hobbs hold 50,029 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in North Hobbs, NM?
- $82,554 inside North Hobbs Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $63,270 to $90,000.
- Which North 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 North Hobbs, NM?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 30 carrier routes reaching 18,664 residential and 1,660 business mailboxes.
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