County

Eddy County, NM

10 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥60,773Population
💰$79,299Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$198,816Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.6%Hispanic: 51%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White43.6%
Hispanic51.0%
Black1.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma743 (2.1%)
HS Graduate9,613 (27.6%)
Some College6,411 (18.4%)
Associates6,654 (19.1%)
Bachelors3,937 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree7,498 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College18.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,299 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,815 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,128/mo
Total Housing Units26,518
Vacant Units3,388

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Eddy County, NM

Eddy County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 60,773 residents. With a median age of 34.41, it is a relatively young county.

Eddy County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,298 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Eddy County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $198,815 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,127. Homeownership rates are high at 74.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Eddy County are majority Hispanic (51.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Eddy County, NM is a middle-income area in New Mexico. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Eddy County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
88210 Artesia 18,542 $80,423 $213,900 $925 4.7% 33.1%
88220 Carlsbad 40,151 $79,668 $192,600 $1,218 4.2% 33.3%
88250 Hope 122 $71,667 0.0% 16.5%
88256 Loving 1,813 $60,139 $182,200 $1,201 4.9% 19.6%