US ZIP Code
88244

Hobbs, NM

Lea County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 1,101 Population
🎂 38.5 Median Age
🎓 5.3% College Grads
▼ 86% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code88244
CityHobbs
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyLea County
Area Code575
Elevation3,627 ft
Latitude32.764127
Longitude-103.224949
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35025
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 100.0% (1,101) Female 0.0% (0) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.4%Hispanic: 68.6%Black: 4.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White17.4%
Hispanic68.6%
Black4.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

18–24
1%
25–44
69%
45–64
28%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads5.3% ▼ 86% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (3.3%)
HS Graduate274 (38.9%)
Some College176 (25%)
Associates195 (27.7%)
Bachelors21 (3%)
Graduate Degree16 (2.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 25%Associates: 27.7%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 2.3%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College25.0%
Associates27.7%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate2.3%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 88244 is in Hobbs, NM, in Lea County.
ZIP code 88244 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 88244 is in Lea County, NM.
ZIP 88244 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 88244 is 1,101 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 88244

ZIP code 88244 is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, within Lea County. With a population of 1,101, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years.

The population of 88244 is majority Hispanic (68.57%). Residents are less-educated — 5.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 88244 in Hobbs, NM is characterized as less-educated, and a middle-aged community.