ZIP Code 88231, NM
Living in 88231
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute88
Public Transit4
Affordability82
Public Safety69
Airports6
Hospitals40
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+517 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone23%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$764Median Monthly Rent+$351 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195936%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 88231
United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50
Property Crime in 88231
United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 88231
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding72
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 88231, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 88231, NM
Eunice Holiness Academy
6 miles, E
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
20 miles, NE
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
20 miles, N
Junction Christian Academy
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 88231, NM
University of the Southwest
23 miles, N
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
67 miles, SE
Lubbock Christian University
109 miles, NE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
112 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 88231, NM
Lea Regional Medical Center
22 miles, N
Nor-Lea Hospital District
36 miles, N
Memorial Hospital
40 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 88231, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
16 miles, N
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
71 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
94 miles, NW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
118 miles, NE