ZIP Code 88242, NM

Living in 88242

Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute84
Public Transit1
Affordability56
Public Safety67
Airports6
Hospitals54
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

7.4kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$76kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$200kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$880Median Monthly Rent+$289 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home37%
Boat, RV, etc3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas4%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in 88242

United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50

Property Crime in 88242

United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4212
Feb4711
Mar5310
Apr6210
May7020
Jun7820
Jul8020
Aug7920
Sep7230
Oct6310
Nov5110
Dec4212

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 88242

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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