ZIP Code 88240, NM

Living in 88240

Bikeability6
Walkability6
Commute74
Public Transit4
Affordability83
Public Safety46
Airports6
Hospitals55
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

41kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
14%College-Educated
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$59kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$137kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$775Median Monthly Rent+$199 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 88240

United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50

Property Crime in 88240

United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4212
Feb4611
Mar5310
Apr6110
May7120
Jun7820
Jul8020
Aug7920
Sep7220
Oct6210
Nov5111
Dec4211

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 88240

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding65
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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