1,101
Population
38.5
Median Age
5.3%
College Grads
▼ 86% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 88244 |
|---|---|
| City | Hobbs |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lea County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 3,627 ft |
| Latitude | 32.764127 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.224949 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35025 |
| ZIP Type | Unique |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 100.0% (1,101)
Female 0.0% (0) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White17.4%
Hispanic68.6%
Black4.8%
Other0.7%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | -99.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 5.3% ▼ 86% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 274 (38.9%) |
| Some College | 176 (25%) |
| Associates | 195 (27.7%) |
| Bachelors | 21 (3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (2.3%) |
Education
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.